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experimentation
experimentation /ɪkˌsperəmenˈteɪʃən, ɪkˌsperɪmenˈteɪʃən/ noun [uncountable]
 Word Family: noun: experiment, experimentation; verb: experiment; adverb: experimentally; adjective: experimental
1. the process of testing various ideas, methods etc to find out how good or effective they are
    experimentation with/in
    experimentation with computer-assisted language learning
2. the process of performing scientific tests to find out if a particular idea is true or to obtain more information:
    The issue of animal experimentation is an emotive subject.
3. when you try doing something to find out what it feels like, for example having sex or using illegal drugs
    experimentation with
    experimentation with cannabis
    There is often a period of sexual experimentation during adolescence.