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experimental practice

[/ɪkˌsperɪˈmentəl ˈpræktɪs/]
nounpl: experimental practices
prática experimental
1. A method of learning or working that involves conducting tests, trials, or experiments to gain knowledge or develop skills through direct experience rather than theory alone
The art students engaged in experimental practice to explore new painting techniques.
Os estudantes de arte se envolveram em prática experimental para explorar novas técnicas de pintura.
2. The application of the experimental method in a professional, academic, or creative field to test hypotheses and discover new approaches
Experimental practice in the laboratory revealed unexpected results.
A prática experimental no laboratório revelou resultados inesperados.
Synonyms
hands-on practicetrial and errorempirical practicepractical experimentation
Antonyms
theoretical practiceconventional practicestandard procedure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prática experimental
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
prática experimental
Standard usage in academic and professional contexts
Portugal
prática experimental
Used in scientific and educational contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

learning by doing
trial and error method
hands-on experience
experimental approach
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