through an experiment

Thân thiện

The scientist confirmed the hypothesis through an experiment.

Definition

1. Adverb: In a manner involving or utilizing an experiment; by means of experimental procedures.

Usage

The phrase "through an experiment" describes the method or process by which something is achieved, tested, or discovered. It indicates that an experiment is the tool or pathway used to obtain a result or gain knowledge. - It is used to modify verbs, explaining how an action was performed. - It often appears in academic, scientific, and research contexts.

Examples

• The hypothesis was validated through an experiment.
• Students learned about chemical reactions through an experiment.
• We can understand the principle through an experiment.

Advanced Usage

• "to determine/find out through an experiment": To establish a fact or answer a question by conducting a test.
  • The team found out the material's properties through an experiment.
• "to demonstrate through an experiment": To show or prove something by using an experimental setup.
  • The theory was convincingly demonstrated through an experiment.

Variants and Related Words

• Experimentally (adv): In a way that relates to or is based on experiment. (e.g., )
• Experimental (adj): Based on or using experiment. (e.g., )

Synonyms

• By experimentation
• Via an experiment
• Using an experimental method

Notes on Meaning

The core meaning is instrumental, indicating the experiment is the means to an end. It does not describe the experiment itself but how a separate action (like learning, proving, or testing) is accomplished.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in an experimental fashion
   • this can be experimentally determined

Từ đồng nghĩa

• experimentally
• by experimentation