ex·per·i·ment (ĭk-spĕrˈə-mənt)

1. A test under controlled conditions that is made to demonstrate a known truth, to examine the validity of a hypothesis, or to determine the efficacy of something previously untried.
2. The process of conducting such a test; experimentation.
3. An innovative act or procedure.
4. The result of experimentation.

1. To conduct an experiment.
2. To try something new, especially in order to gain experience.