Experimenteren
Example: We gaan experimenteren met nieuwe ideeën voor het project.
Definition
"Experimenteren" means to try out new ideas, methods, or activities in order to discover or test their effects, often in a systematic or creative way. For example, 'We gaan experimenteren met nieuwe ideeën voor het project' means we will experiment with new ideas for the project.
Etymology
The Dutch word "experimenteren" comes from the Latin 'experimentum,' meaning 'trial' or 'test.' It entered Dutch via French and Latin, reflecting the act of conducting tests or trials to gain knowledge. Did you know? The root 'experi-' relates to 'experience,' highlighting the connection between experimenting and learning through doing.
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"Experimenteren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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