experiment

(noun) the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation. Synonyms: experimentation.

(noun) the testing of an idea. Synonyms: experimentation. Examples: "It was an experiment in living." "Not all experimentation is done in laboratories."

(noun) a venture at something new or different. Example: "As an experiment he decided to grow a beard."

(verb) to conduct a test or investigation. Example: "We are experimenting with the new drug in order to fight this disease."

(verb) try something new, as in order to gain experience. Synonyms: try out. Examples: "Students experiment sexually." "The composer experimented with a new style."