What does by trial and error mean?

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. empirically, through empirical observation, by trial and erroradverb

    in an empirical manner

    "this can be empirically tested"

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  1. by trial and error

    By trial and error refers to a method of problem-solving, learning, or discovery that involves attempting various solutions or approaches until finding one that works. It's a process of experimenting, making mistakes, analyzing the results, and refining methods based on those results until a suitable solution is found.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of by trial and error in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of by trial and error in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of by trial and error in a Sentence

  1. Aimee Osbourne:

    It’s been a frustrating journey, a lot of trial and error. For years it felt like I was swimming in the ocean, all by Aimee Osbourne, i’ve lived through a lot of dark environments one way or another while growing up and that has influenced my songwriting. And, yes, I suppose melancholy is a running theme. [ But ] I never had to battle for my identity. I have always been me.

  2. Edward C. Banfield:

    Every political system is an accumulation of habits, customs, prejudices, and principles that have survived a long process of trial and error and of ceaseless response to changing circumstances. If the system works well on the whole, it is a lucky accident -- the luckiest, indeed, that can befall a society.

  3. Kazuo Momma:

    Markets are testing the BOJ's resolve to defend the floor for yields, but I don't think the BOJ has a clear idea on how to deal with this problem, from here on, it's probably trial and error for them.

  4. Aaron Kandola:

    It may require some trial and error, but finding the right type of physical activity (or activities) for you will increase the chances of sticking with it for longer, it can also be a good way to meet new people or explore new areas.

  5. Laura Jaworski:

    Trial and error is Creativity's way of prolonging the fun.

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