the trial-and-error method
1trial and error method — method of learning by making attempts and learning from the results …
2Trial 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… …
3Trial and error (disambiguation) — Trial and error can refer to:* Trial and error, a general method of problem solving * Trial and Error , a 1933 book on publishing * Trial and Error (1962 film), a British comedy film starring Peter Sellers also known as The Dock Brief. * Trial… …
4trial and error — ri al and er ror The method of discovering something desirable by trying many different things until one works; as, the traditional method of finding new drugs is by trial and error. [PJC] And millions miss for one that hits. Swift. [1913… …
5trial 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 …
6trial\ 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. ••… …
7trial and error — {n.} 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./ …
8trial and error — {n.} 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./ …
9trial and error — a way of finding a good method that involves trying several possibilities and learning from your mistakes I figured out how to use the new software by a process of trial and error …
10by\ 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. ••… …