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experiment

/ɛk.ˈspɛ.ɹɪ.mənt/ /ɪk.ˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/

Meanings
noun
A test under controlled conditions made to either demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy of something previously untried.

Examples :

"The science teacher conducted an experiment to demonstrate how plants grow in different types of soil. "
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Illustration experimented

experimented verb

/ɪkˈspɛrɪˌmɛntɪd/ /ɛkˈspɛrɪˌmɛntɪd/

To conduct an experiment.

"The student experimented with different ingredients to create a new type of cookie. "

Illustration familiarity

familiarity noun

/fəmɪlɪˈæɹɪti/

The state of being extremely friendly; intimacy.

"Their familiarity was evident in the way they teased each other like siblings. "

Illustration experimenting

experimenting verb

/ɪkˈspɛrɪˌmɛntɪŋ/ /ɛkˈspɛrɪˌmɛntɪŋ/

To conduct an experiment.

"The chef is experimenting with new spices to create a unique dish. "

Illustration photosynthesis

photosynthesis noun

/ˌfəʊ.təʊ.ˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/ /ˌfoʊ.toʊ.ˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/

Any process by which plants and other photoautotrophs convert light energy into chemical energy,

"Plants use photosynthesis to make their own food from sunlight, water, and air. "

Illustration controlled

controlled verb

/kənˈtɹəʊld/ /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊld/

To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.

"With a simple remote, he could control the toy truck."

Illustration conditions

conditions noun

/kənˈdɪʃənz/

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

"The program will run smoothly under these conditions: the computer has enough memory and the internet connection is stable. "

Illustration hypothesis

hypothesis noun

/-əsəs/ /haɪˈpɑː.θə.sɪs/

Used loosely, a tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon or scientific problem that can be tested by further observation, investigation and/or experimentation. As a scientific term of art, see the attached quotation. Compare to theory, and quotation given there.

"My hypothesis is that the children's improved test scores are due to the new study techniques they learned in class. "

Illustration experience

experience noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

Illustration demonstrate

demonstrate verb

/ˈdɛmənstɹeɪt/

To show how to use (something).

"Can you demonstrate the new tools for us?"

Illustration fertilizers

fertilizers noun

/ˈfɜːrtɪlaɪzərz/ /ˈfɜːrtəlaɪzərz/

A natural substance that is used to make the ground more suitable for growing plants.

"The farmer used fertilizers to help his crops grow bigger and faster. "

Illustration understanding

understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

Illustration previously

previously adverb

/ˈpɹiːvi.əsli/ /ˈpɹivi.əsli/

(with present-tense constructions) First; beforehand, in advance.

"Previously, I had planned to study for the math test on Saturday. "