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• Trial and error — Trial and error, or trial by error, is a general method of problem solving for obtaining knowledge, both propositional knowledge and know how. In the field of computer science, the method is called generate and test. In elementary algebra, when… …   Wikipedia

• trial and error — trial and error, adj. experimentation or investigation in which various methods or means are tried and faulty ones eliminated in order to find the correct solution or to achieve the desired result or effect. [1800 10] * * * …   Universalium

• trial and error — noun experimenting until a solution is found (Freq. 2) • Hypernyms: ↑experiment, ↑experimentation * * * noun : a finding out of the best way to reach a desired result or a correct solution by trying out one or more ways or means and by noting and …   Useful english dictionary

• trial\ and\ error — noun A way of solving problems by trying different possible solutions until you find one that works. John found the short circuit by trial and error. The only way Tom could solve the algebra problem was by the method of trial and error. ••… …   Словарь американских идиом

• trial and error — 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 …   Wiktionary

• trial and error — a way of solving problems by trying different possible solutions until one finds one that works They worked by trial and error until they found a solution to the parking problems at the factory …   Idioms and examples

• by\ trial\ and\ error — noun A way of solving problems by trying different possible solutions until you find one that works. John found the short circuit by trial and error. The only way Tom could solve the algebra problem was by the method of trial and error. ••… …   Словарь американских идиом

• trial and error — noun Date: 1806 a finding out of the best way to reach a desired result or a correct solution by trying out one or more ways or means and by noting and eliminating errors or causes of failure; also the trying of one thing or another until… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• trial and error — tri′al and er′ror n. experimentation or investigation in which various means are tried and faulty ones eliminated in order to find the correct solution or achieve the desired result • Etymology: 1800–10 …   From formal English to slang

• by trial and error — finding the right method or solution by the primitive process of making changes in measurements or calculations until finally there are no errors …   Idioms and examples

• trialand error — trial and error n. A method of reaching a correct solution or satisfactory result by trying out various means or theories until error is sufficiently reduced or eliminated.   triʹal and erʹror (trīʹəl ən ĕrʹər, trīlʹ ) adj. * * * …   Universalium