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sci·ence
 science
- pronunciation:
- saI
 ns
- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition 1: |
systematic observation and testing of natural phenomena in a search for general laws and conclusive evidence.
- synonyms:
- natural science, physical science
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| definition 2: |
a particular branch of this activity, such as physics or biology.
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| definition 3: |
any disciplined, systematized area of study.
- synonyms:
- discipline, study
- similar words:
- theory
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Science comes from a Latin word that means "knowledge."
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college degree in science |
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B.S. |
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some activities in science |
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examine, research, study, test |
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some aspects of science |
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argument, debate, discussion, experiment, hypothesis, law, logic, theory |
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some examples of sciences |
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aeronautics, agriculture, anatomy, archaeology, astronomy, aviation, biology, botany, chemistry, ecology, economics, electronics, genetics, geology, law, medicine, meteorology, ornithology, physics, psychology, zoology |
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some places for science |
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lab, laboratory, school |
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suffix for science |
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-logy |
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