: a finding out of the best way to reach a desired result or a correct solution by trying out one or more ways or means and by noting and eliminating errors or causes of failure also : the trying of one thing or another until something succeeds.
How do you use trial and error in a sentence?
relating to solving problems by experience rather than theory.
- Many drugs were found by trial and error.
- It was largely a matter of trial and error.
- We discovered the ideal mix of paint by trial and error.
- Children learn to use computer programs by trial and error.
- Science progresses by trial and error.
What's another way to say trial and error?
In this page you can discover 17 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for trial-and-error, like: hit-and-miss, research and development, hit-or-miss, analysis, examination, experiment, R and D, cut and try, probe, study and tentation.
