Experimentally

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Experimentally

A documentary-style narration: origin, meaning, and feel.

Part of speech

adverb

Pronunciation

ik-SPEH-rih-MEN-tuh-lee  /ɪkˌspɛrɪˈmɛnt(ə)li/

Definition

In an experimental manner; by way of trial or test; in a way that explores or tests something rather than relying on established practice.

Plain meaning

By trying it out — using tests and trials rather than simply following what is already known to work.

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Neutral to slightly specialist. Standard in scientific and technical writing. Increasingly common in product and design contexts.