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science
[ sahy-uhns ]
noun
- a branch of knowledge or study dealing with a body of facts or truths systematically arranged and showing the operation of general laws:
the mathematical sciences.
- systematic knowledge of the physical or material world gained through observation and experimentation.
- any of the branches of natural or physical science.
- systematized knowledge in general.
- knowledge, as of facts or principles; knowledge gained by systematic study.
- a particular branch of knowledge.
- skill, especially reflecting a precise application of facts or principles; proficiency.
Synonyms: , , ,
science
/ ˈɪəԲ /
noun
- the systematic study of the nature and behaviour of the material and physical universe, based on observation, experiment, and measurement, and the formulation of laws to describe these facts in general terms
- the knowledge so obtained or the practice of obtaining it
- any particular branch of this knowledge
the pure and applied sciences
- any body of knowledge organized in a systematic manner
- skill or technique
- archaic.knowledge
science
- The investigation of natural phenomena through observation, theoretical explanation, and experimentation, or the knowledge produced by such investigation.
- ◆ Science makes use of the scientific method , which includes the careful observation of natural phenomena, the formulation of a hypothesis, the conducting of one or more experiments to test the hypothesis, and the drawing of a conclusion that confirms or modifies the hypothesis.
- See Note at hypothesis
Other 51Թ Forms
- t·IJԳ adjective noun
- t·IJԳ adjective
- ԴDz·IJԳ noun
- ·IJԳ adjective
- ܲ·IJԳ noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of science1
Example Sentences
But it’s also frightening, Acharya said, to think that political considerations are now guiding science and scientific research, erasing years of effort and thwarting potential cures and the chance at future breakthrough treatments.
Another portion of the grant was going toward a program that helped older adults learn about science.
Trump and his administration have repeatedly criticized, undermined and defunded science on climate change.
Mr Shiokawa, a PhD student in the department of computer science at Bath, said the project proved that "after making minimal adjustments, a Roomba can serve multiple roles around the home".
The Department for Education in England has said students in maths, physics, and combined science exams will be allowed to use formulae and equation sheets.
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How Do You Spell Science?
Spelling tips for science
The word science is hard to spell for two reasons. It uses two letters to make an [ s ] sound, sc-. It is also an exception to the classic rule: I before E, except after C. In this case, the rule does not apply.
How to spell science: First, remember that you learn science in school, another hard word to spell that also starts with sc. Second, remember that science doesn’t follow the classic “I before E except after C” rule because the i is pronounced separately from the e that follows it (resulting in a two-syllable word), instead of being pronounced together as a single vowel sound.
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