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experimenting

Experimenting (noun) means the act of trying things out to test an idea. Example: “He spent the afternoon experimenting with different guitar tunings.”

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The act of trying things out to test an idea.
"He spent the afternoon experimenting with different guitar tunings."

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In plain EnglishThe -ing form of "experiment" — actively trying things to see what works.

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experimentings plural

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What does “experimenting” mean?

The word “experimenting” means the act of trying things out to test an idea. In plain terms, the -ing form of "experiment" — actively trying things to see what works.

How do you use “experimenting” in a sentence?

Here is “experimenting” used in a sentence: “He spent the afternoon experimenting with different guitar tunings.”

What part of speech is “experimenting”?

“Experimenting” is a noun.

Is “experimenting” a common word?

“Experimenting” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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