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Trial and error
noun
Definitions
1.
noun
The process of finding a solution to a problem by trying many possible solutions and learning from mistakes until a way is found.
"Navigating by trial and error may get you there eventually, but using a map is faster."
Synonyms
empirical
heuristic
training exercise
formula
procedure
active learning
work
technique
treadmill
test
test firing
wind tunnel testing
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