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science

/ˈsaɪ.əns/

noun 8
verb 2
forms 3
phrases 4

noun8

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a way of learning facts by testing ideas, and all that people have learned in this way
- ‘I always ask leave, in the interests of science, to measure the crania of those going out there,’ he said. — 1899
Knowledge derived from scientific disciplines, scientific method, or any systematic effort.
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A particular discipline or branch of knowledge that is natural, measurable or consisting of systematic principles rather than intuition or technical skill.
- Of course in my opinion Social Studies is more of a science than an art.
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Specifically the natural sciences.
- My favorite subjects at school are science, mathematics, and history.
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The scientific community.
- Science knows it doesn't know everything; otherwise, it'd stop. — 2008
The fact of knowing something; knowledge or understanding of a truth.
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Synonym of sweet science (“the sport of boxing”).
- […] for not a blow or guard in boxing will repay you more than the cross-counter, which may well be called the sheet-anchor of the science. — 1888
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(no longer used) Knowledge gained through study or practice; mastery of a particular discipline or area.
- For by his mightie Science he had seene / The secret vertue of that weapon keene […] — 1590

verb2

(informal, humorous) To use science to solve a problem.
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(old-fashioned) To cause to become versed in science; to make skilled; to instruct.
- I mock'd at all religious Fear, Deep-scienced in the mazy Lore Of mad Philosophy — 1742

forms

scienced · sciencing · sciences

Phrases with science

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