experiment in WordNet English dictionary

1. the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
   experiment  experimentation 
   
2. a venture at something new or different
   "as an experiment he decided to grow a beard"
   experiment 
   
3. the testing of an idea
   "it was an experiment in living"; "not all experimentation is done in laboratories"
   experiment  experimentation 
   

1. to conduct a test or investigation
   "We are experimenting with the new drug in order to fight this disease"
   experiment 
   
2. try something new, as in order to gain experience
   "Students experiment sexually"; "The composer experimented with a new style"
   experiment  try out