Experimentation meaning in English

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Definition

a (scientific) experiment (or experimentation): a (scientific) test, trial, investigation noun
an experience is never used to refer to a "scientific experiment".
Marie Curie's chemical experimentation led to the discovery of radium. It was her tests and trials that led to radium being discovered.
to experiment (on monkeys, with a medicine): to perform (usually scientific) tests (with monkeys, with a medicine) verb

Examples

  • "His many tasks involve everything from chemical experimentation to intense brainstorming sessions, during which he lies prostrate on a bed of needles and repeats a string of incomprehensible syllables, often for hours at a time."
  • "Anyway, let me show you the results of my experiments."
  • "Now I'm going to conduct a simple experiment to demonstrate the properties of these different materials."
  • "My first experiment!"
  • "In today's program we are going to take a special visit to the offices of the Delavigne Corporation where an amazing experiment is taking place."
  • "I know that you are usually busy on Mondays with the staff meeting, and that you and Mr. Horatio spend most of the afternoon in research and experimentation."
  • "It's where the stars "experiment" with different substances."
  • "My friend Kibi wanted to experiment."
  • "I know that you are usually busy on Mondays with the staff meeting, and that you and Mr. Horatio spend most of the afternoon doing research and experimentation."
  • "Calahan claimed that these were the scars from scientific experiments carried out by the aliens during his captivity upon their spacecraft."
  • "I'm pleased to announce that we are experimenting with the Automated Firing System (AFS)."
  • "Nigel : So be it then, but 10 years from now, we'll see what becomes of your little garage experiment!"
  • "Today I will show you the results of my baby testing experiments."
  • "He was experimenting with a new fragrance called "Liquid Dynamite" when he accidentally mixed some dangerous chemicals together with tragic results."
  • "Horatio, you need to keep notes of your experiments."
Exercise 1
"I have a mission for you."

In this context, which of the following terms are synonymous with "mission"?

There may be more than one correct answer!
"I have a mission for you."

In this context, which of the following terms are synonymous with "mission"?

There may be more than one correct answer!
This is incorrect. "Transfer" does not share the same meaning as "mission". A "transfer" is the act of moving from one location to another. Example: I receive my official transfer to work in Rio de Janeiro this morning.
This is correct. "Mission" and "task" share similar meanings. A "task" is "job" or "chore" that needs to be done. Note that a "mission" in English usually carries a sense of a special assignment (such as a spying or military operation) and is not generally used in business contexts, although in this scene Bruno has a special operation that he wants Edward to perform.
This is correct. "Mission" and "assignment" share similar meanings. An "assignment" is to describe a short task, for example: "My boss hasn't given me many assignments today." The term can also describe a longer term position in another place, for example: "I moved to northern France, after the Post Office gave me my assignment there."
This is incorrect. An "experiment" is a controlled test or investigation, usually a scientific procedure.

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