What is the meaning of experiment?

noun

• The act of conducting a controlled test or investigation.
  • synonyms: experimentation
• The testing of an idea.
  • usage: "it was an experiment in living"; "not all experimentation is done in laboratories"
  • synonyms: experimentation
• A venture at something new or different.
  • usage: "as an experiment he decided to grow a beard"

verb

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