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EXPERIMENT Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word experiment. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word experiment. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for EXPERIMENT

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analysis
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole

• the abstract separation of a whole into its constituent parts in order to study the parts and their relations

• a form of literary criticism in which the structure of a piece of writing is analyzed

• the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., `the father of the bride' instead of `the bride's father'

• a branch of mathematics involving calculus and the theory of limits; sequences and series and integration and differentiation

• a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud

examination
nounn
noun

• the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

• a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge

• formal systematic questioning

• a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits)

• the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned

exploration
nounn
noun

• to travel for the purpose of discovery

• a careful systematic search

• a systematic consideration

inquiry
nounn
noun

• a search for knowledge

• an instance of questioning

• a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest

investigation
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

• the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically

observation
nounn
noun

• the act of making and recording a measurement

• the act of observing; taking a patient look

• a remark expressing careful consideration

• facts learned by observing

• the act of noticing or paying attention

research
verb, nounv, n
noun

• systematic investigation to establish facts

• a search for knowledge

verb

• attempt to find out in a systematically and scientific manner

• inquire into

study
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a detailed critical inspection

• applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading)

• a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

• a state of deep mental absorption

• a room used for reading and writing and studying

• a branch of knowledge

• preliminary drawing for later elaboration

• attentive consideration and meditation

• someone who memorizes quickly and easily (as the lines for a part in a play)

• a composition intended to develop one aspect of the performer's technique

verb

• consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

• be a student; follow a course of study; be enrolled at an institute of learning

• give careful consideration to

• be a student of a certain subject

• learn by reading books

• think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes

test
verb, nounv, n
noun

• trying something to find out about it

• any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc

• a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge

• the act of undergoing testing

• the act of testing something

• a hard outer covering as of some amoebas and sea urchins

verb

• put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to

• test or examine for the presence of disease or infection

• examine someone's knowledge of something

• show a certain characteristic when tested

• achieve a certain score or rating on a test

• determine the presence or properties of (a substance)

• undergo a test

trial
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of testing something

• trying something to find out about it

• the act of undergoing testing

• (law) the determination of a person's innocence or guilt by due process of law

• (sports) a preliminary competition to determine qualifications

• an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event

experimentation
nounn
noun

• the testing of an idea

• the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

try out
verbv
verb

• put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to

• try something new, as in order to gain experience

• perform in order to get a role

• take a sample of

Best Hypernyms For EXPERIMENT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for experiment, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
inquiry research enquiry investigate investigation study test venture
Phrases (3)
look intoresearch projectscientific research

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