trial and error

noun

Definition of trial and errornext
as in test

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Recent Examples of trial and error No one had experience in the trade, and most of the shop’s signature features emerged from trial and error and the uncertainty of the market. — Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026 Just be prepared for some trial and error with different apps. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026 Treating depression often involves trial and error—and for many people, antidepressants can cause intolerable side effects. — Angela Haupt, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 After many attempts of trial and error in a simulated environment, MonoRace figured out the best ways to quickly solve navigation problems and then apply that in the real world. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trial and error
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial and error
  1. test
  2. experiment
  3. experimentation
  4. practice
  5. workout
  6. rehearsal
  7. exercise
  8. trial
Noun
  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing one of the most significant electoral tests of his decades-long political career after three years of war, crisis and global outcry over the country's military campaign in the Gaza Strip.
    — Yarden Segev, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026
  • In a test involving the recognition of symbols, Cortical reports that linking up seven biological computers increased accuracy in results from around 80% to 99%.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of test
Noun
  • New York — Down a dim, crooked hallway inside the Jay Street Lofts, a hulking brick relic of Brooklyn’s industrial past, Naomi Mishkin is conducting a radical fashion experiment.
    — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • There might even come a time on Saturday when the Wolverines have to give Underwood the ball back, if the Carr experiment doesn’t come to fruition as the coaching staff is hoping.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of experiment
Noun
  • The duo’s website frames the project around songwriting, experimentation and storytelling, with the album exploring the tension between holding on and letting go.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Leaders can demand experimentation while punishing failed experiments.
    — Kelvin Cheema, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of experimentation
Noun
  • Evans missed all of this week’s practice with a triceps injury.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Rounding out the composition is a selection of vintage rattan pieces and sculptural creations by Pretziada, a creative design practice based in Sardinia, and its artisans.
    — Francesca Longoni, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of practice
Noun
  • There's a small spa, in-room yoga mats, access to nearby Bodytech gym, and beach workouts can be arranged.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Morning or afternoon workouts can help advance circadian rhythms, while evening exercise may delay them.
    — Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of workout
Noun
  • The Kravis Studio was closed to museumgoers for rehearsals, so the Friday event would be Pageant’s only public presentation at MoMA besides a free artist talk the following Sunday.
    — Nolan Kelly, Artforum, 26 Oct. 2026
  • About to head into rehearsals for his upcoming play, Tarantino explained his current mindset is of being a writer first, as was put into action with opting not to direct Cliff Booth.
    — Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of rehearsal
Noun
  • The Society for Integrative Oncology’s guidelines for Complementary Therapies and Botanicals, of which Cohen is himself a co-author, cover mainstream supportive care such as exercise, medical massage, biofeedback, and yoga.
    — Torie Bosch, STAT, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Known as the Special Intensive Revision, the exercise has, according to the protestors, resulted in more than 130 million voters being removed from electoral lists.
    — Asim Ali, Time, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of exercise
Noun
  • Assistant District Attorney Jason Judd asserted at a pretrial conference that the expert would be material, or critical, at trial and that representatives of the state had met in person with the expert.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Combining real-world robot experience with simulation also provides additional opportunities to practice tasks without relying entirely on physical trials.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
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“Trial and error.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial%20and%20error. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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