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experimentalize en · VERB

Etymology

From experimental + -ize.

Meanings

1. (transitive) To make experiments upon.
2. (intransitive) To experiment.
   • The Fellatas flocked from all quarters to this new seat of civilization and learning; and his growing power induced Danfodio to experimentalize upon its extent. 1829, Hugh Clapperton, “Travels”, in The Westminster Review:
   • Dear Rowland, it must be your business and mine to experimentalize on the utility and practicability of a revertent to this disgusting disorder which now vexes and threatens death to the state. 1848, Thomas Hall, Rowland Bradshaw, page 295:
   • September 18 1852, John Stuart Mill, letter to Alexis de Tocqueville I investigate, I experimentalize; I try to grasp the facts more closely than has yet been attempted

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