experiment
US /ɪkˈsper.ə.mənt/
UK /ɪkˈsper.ə.mənt/
1.
experimento, prueba
a scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact
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The scientists conducted an experiment to test their new theory.
Los científicos realizaron un experimento para probar su nueva teoría.
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The results of the experiment were surprising.
Los resultados del experimento fueron sorprendentes.
2.
experimento, intento
a course of action adopted without being sure of the outcome
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Moving to a new city was a big experiment for her.
Mudarse a una nueva ciudad fue un gran experimento para ella.
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Their new marketing strategy is an experiment to see what works best.
Su nueva estrategia de marketing es un experimento para ver qué funciona mejor.
1.
experimentar, probar
perform a scientific experiment or series of experiments
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The researchers will experiment with different chemicals.
Los investigadores van a experimentar con diferentes productos químicos.
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She likes to experiment with new recipes in the kitchen.
Le gusta experimentar con nuevas recetas en la cocina.