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by trial and error

 

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Adverbial by trial and error has 1 sense
  1. empirically, through empirical observation, by trial and error - in an empirical manner; "this can be empirically tested"

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Term: By Trial and Error

Description:

By trial and error refers to a problem-solving approach where different methods or attempts are used, and the correct solution is discovered through a process of experimentation and learning from mistakes.

Sense 1 - Adverbial Phrase:

1. In a manner that involves attempting various methods and learning from mistakes until the correct solution is found.

Sample Sentence: She solved the puzzle by trial and error, attempting different strategies until she finally succeeded.

Sense 2 - Prepositional Phrase:

1. Through the process of experimenting and learning from mistakes to find the correct solution.

Sample Sentence: The scientist conducted numerous experiments by trial and error to develop a successful formula.

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