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trial and error

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

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

uncountable, usually

Equivalents

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Examples

“Navigating by trial and error may get⟳ you there eventually, but using a map is faster.”
“Trial and error was a big part of the process⟳: "We need⟳ to fail⟳ down here so we don't fail⟳ up there," [Neil] Armstrong insists, though even some of the mistakes and malfunctions at ground level cause devastating casualties.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

trial balance trial balloon trial by combat trial by fire trial by media trial by ordeal

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