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demonstration experiment; proof-of-concept test; field trial
A practical experiment conducted to verify the feasibility or effectiveness of a new technology, system, or method in real-world conditions.
自動運転の実証実験が始まった。
A field trial for autonomous driving has begun.
市は新しい交通システムの実証実験を行っている。
The city is conducting a proof-of-concept test for a new transportation system.
実証実験の結果を踏まえて、来年から本格的に導入する予定だ。
Based on the results of the field trial, full-scale implementation is planned for next year.
Composed of 実証 (demonstration, empirical proof) + 実験 (experiment). A widely used term in news and business for testing new technologies, services, and systems before full-scale deployment. Common in transportation, energy, agriculture, and IT contexts.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 実証実験を行う — conduct a field trial
- 実証実験を開始する — start a demonstration experiment
- 実証実験の結果 — results of the trial
- 大規模実証実験 — large-scale field trial
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 実験 — experiment; more general, including laboratory experiments
- 試験 — test, trial; broader term that also covers exams and product testing
- パイロット事業 — pilot project; similar concept but emphasizes the business/project aspect rather than the experimental verification