Experiment on Meaning in English

expression

US

ɪkˈspɛɹəmənt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

ik-SPER-uh-ment on

UK

ɛkspˈɛɹɪmənt/ /ˈɒn

ek-SPER-i-ment on

Definition

To do scientific tests or try new things on someone or something to study the effects.

Usage & Nuances

Common in scientific, academic, and sometimes ethical discussions. Usually used with people, animals, or objects: "experiment on animals." Can have negative connotations, especially with living subjects. Preposition "on" is required.

• Spanish: experimentar en - hacer experimentos con
• Portuguese (BR): experimentar em - fazer experimentos em
• Portuguese (PT): experimentar em - fazer experiências em
• Chinese (Simplified): 在...上做实验
• Chinese (Traditional): 在...上做實驗
• Hindi: पर प्रयोग करना
• Arabic: يُجرِي تجارب على
• Bengali: পরীক্ষা করা
• Russian: проводить опыты на
• Japanese: 〜で実験する
• Vietnamese: thí nghiệm trên
• Korean: ~에 실험하다
• Turkish: üzerinde deney yapmak
• Urdu: پر تجربہ کرنا
• Indonesian: bereksperimen pada

Example Sentences

Scientists often experiment on animals before testing new medicines on humans.

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It is illegal to experiment on humans without their consent.

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They want to experiment on different materials to find the best one.

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People are concerned when scientists experiment on endangered species.

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Tech companies sometimes experiment on users by rolling out new features without telling them.

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Teachers like to experiment on different teaching styles to see what works best for their students.

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