What does the saying trial and error mean?
Definition of trial and error : 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 something succeeds. Lees verder »
Where does the phrase trial and error come from?
According to W.H. Thorpe, the term was devised by C. Lloyd Morgan (1852–1936) after trying out similar phrases "trial and failure" and "trial and practice". Under Morgan's Canon, animal behaviour should be explained in the simplest possible way. Lees verder »
What is meant by trial and error give another word for it?
synonyms for trial and error R and D. analysis. cut and try. examination. experiment. Lees verder »
Is trial and error a good thing?
Trial-and-error is one of the most useful forms of learning. When we make an error, or fail at something, we give ourselves an opportunity to analyze that failure, make a change, and then try again. Lees verder »
