trial and error

noun

Meaning

The process of finding a solution to a problem by trying many possible solutions and learning from mistakes until a way is found.

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Related words

empirical(English)heuristic(English)training exercise(English)formula(English)procedure(English)active learning(English)work(English)technique(English)

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