a test done in order to learn something or to discover if something works or is true
Some people believe that experiments on animals should be banned.
Scientists are conducting/carrying out/doing experiments to test the effectiveness of the new drug.
The scientist conducted a series of experiments to test the hypothesis and gather data.
Students in the chemistry class were assigned to design and carry out their own experiments.
The chef decided to experiment with new ingredients to create an innovative dish for the restaurant's menu.
The psychology research team designed an experiment to investigate the effects of sleep on memory retention.