TRIALANDERROR

Trial and error

Trial and error is a fundamental method of solving problems. It is characterised by repeated, varied attempts which are continued until success, or until the agent stops trying. It is an unsystematic method which does not employ insight, theory or organised methodology.

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Trial and Error

For the 1962 British film, released in the United States as Trial and Error, see The Dock Brief.

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trial and error

Noun

  1. 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.


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