MICHELSON-MORLEY EXPERIMENT Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase michelson-morley experiment. (close relations)
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| experiment | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation • the testing of an idea • a venture at something new or different verb • to conduct a test or investigation • try something new, as in order to gain experience | ||||||
| study | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a detailed critical inspection • applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading) • a written document describing the findings of some individual or group • a state of deep mental absorption • a room used for reading and writing and studying • a branch of knowledge • preliminary drawing for later elaboration • attentive consideration and meditation • someone who memorizes quickly and easily (as the lines for a part in a play) • a composition intended to develop one aspect of the performer's technique verb • consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning • be a student; follow a course of study; be enrolled at an institute of learning • give careful consideration to • be a student of a certain subject • learn by reading books • think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes | ||||||
| test | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • trying something to find out about it • any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc • a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge • the act of undergoing testing • the act of testing something • a hard outer covering as of some amoebas and sea urchins verb • put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to • test or examine for the presence of disease or infection • examine someone's knowledge of something • show a certain characteristic when tested • achieve a certain score or rating on a test • determine the presence or properties of (a substance) • undergo a test | ||||||
| trial | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the act of testing something • trying something to find out about it • the act of undergoing testing • (law) the determination of a person's innocence or guilt by due process of law • (sports) a preliminary competition to determine qualifications • an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event | ||||||
