What does "trial and error" mean?

The process of finding a solution to a problem by trying many possible solutions and learning from mistakes until success is attained.

What is a synonym for "trial and error"?

Common synonyms include: ad hoc approach, approach, assay, attempt, bid, brute force.

noun

noun ·Uncommon ·College level

Noun

1
The process of finding a solution to a problem by trying many possible solutions and learning from mistakes until success is attained. uncountable, usually
"Navigating by trial and error may get you there eventually, but using a map is faster."
2
experimenting until a solution is found wordnet

"Navigating by trial and error may get you there eventually, but using a map is faster."