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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

experimental

IPA: /ɪkˈspɛrɪˌmɛntl/

KK: /ɪkˈspɛrɪˌmɛntl/

adjective

Definition: Related to or based on testing or trying out new ideas or methods.

Example: The researchers conducted an experimental study to test the new drug's effectiveness.

experimentally

IPA: /ɪkˈspɛrɪmɛntəli/

KK: /ɪkˈspɛrɪˌmɛntəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to testing or trying out new ideas or methods to see how they work.

Example: The new drug was tested experimentally before being approved for public use.

experimentation

IPA: /ˌɛkspəˌrɪmənˈteɪʃən/

KK: /ɛkˌspɛrɪmenˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of trying out new ideas or methods to see what works best.

Example: The scientist conducted an experimentation to test her hypothesis.

experimenter

IPA: /ɪkˈspɛrɪˌmɛntər/

KK: /ɪkˈspɛrɪˌmɛntər/

noun

Definition: A person who conducts tests or trials to discover something new or to verify a hypothesis.

Example: The experimenter carefully recorded the results of each trial to analyze later.

expire

IPA: /ɪkˈspaɪə/

KK: /ɪkˈspaɪər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To come to an end or to no longer be valid or in effect.

Example: My subscription will expire next month, so I need to renew it soon.

transitive verb

Definition: To breathe out or release something, often used in the context of air or gas.

Example: He took a deep breath and then expired the air slowly.

expiring

IPA: /ɪkˈspaɪərɪŋ/

KK: /ɪkˈspaɪərɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Something that is coming to an end or about to expire.

Example: The expiring contract needs to be renewed soon.

verb

Definition: To come to an end or to cease to be valid, often used in relation to time limits or deadlines.

Example: The contract is expiring next month, so we need to renew it soon.

expiry

IPA: /ɪkˈspaɪəri/

KK: /ɪkˈspaɪəri/

noun

Definition: The end of a period of time when something is no longer valid or can no longer be used, often related to contracts or agreements.

Example: The expiry date on the milk means it should not be consumed after that date.

explainable

IPA: /ɪkˈspleɪnəbl/

KK: /ɪkˈspleɪnəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be understood or made clear.

Example: The results of the experiment were explainable, making it easier for the students to grasp the concepts.

explainer

IPA: /ɪkˈspleɪnər/

KK: /ɪkˈspleɪnər/

noun

Definition: A person who makes something clear or easy to understand by providing explanations.

Example: The explainer helped the students grasp the complex topic.

explaining

IPA: /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/

KK: /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that makes a concept or idea clear and understandable.

Example: The explaining notes helped the students grasp the difficult topic.

verb

Definition: To make something clear or easy to understand by describing it in detail.

Example: She is explaining the rules of the game to the new players.

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