experimentation

S2 W2

BrE /ɪk.sperɪˈmen.teɪ.ʃən/ AmE /ɪk.sperɪˈmen.teɪ.ʃən/

noun en → es

1 SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH [uncountable] B2

the process of carrying out scientific experiments to test a theory or idea

experimentación, prueba científica

  • carry out/perform an experiment

Collocations scientific experimentation · clinical experimentation

  • The new drug is currently undergoing extensive experimentation.

    La nueva droga está actualmente sometida a una extensa experimentación.

2 PRACTICE [uncountable] B2

the act of trying out new ideas or methods to see if they work well

prueba, ensayo, experimento

  • carry out/perform an experiment

Collocations educational experimentation · teaching experimentation

  • The company is conducting a lot of experimentation with new marketing techniques.

    La empresa está llevando a cabo muchas pruebas con nuevas técnicas de mercadotecnia.