| acoustic |
having to do with sound or the science of sound, or with the sensation and organs of hearing. [1/3 definitions] |
| acoustics |
(used with a sing. verb) the branch of science dealing with the physics of sound. [1/2 definitions] |
| aerodynamics |
(used with a sing. verb) a science that deals with the dynamics of air and other gases and with the forces acting on objects that move through them. |
| aeromechanics |
(used with a sing. verb) the science of air or gases in motion or equilibrium. |
| aeronautics |
(used with a singular verb) a science that deals with making and flying aircraft. |
| agriculture |
the science or activity of farming. Agriculture includes raising crops and animals for food. |
| agriculturist |
an expert in the applied science of agriculture. [1/2 definitions] |
| agrobiology |
the applied science of plant growth and nutrition aimed at improving soil conditions and crop yield. |
| algorithm |
a completely determined and finite procedure for solving a problem, esp. used in relation to mathematics and computer science. |
| anatomy |
the science that studies the parts and structures of plants or animals. [1/2 definitions] |
| anesthesiology |
the science, study, and practice of applying anesthetics. |
| animal husbandry |
the science or practice of raising and breeding domestic animals, such as livestock. |
| antiscience |
combined form of science. |
| architectonics |
(used with a sing. verb) the science of designing and constructing buildings. [1/2 definitions] |
| artificial intelligence |
an area of computer science that explores the ability of computers to think or have intelligence. Artificial intelligence is concerned with developing computer programs or computers that seem to use reason and make decisions. |
| artillery |
the science of using such weapons; gunnery. [1/3 definitions] |
| astronautics |
(used with a sing. verb) the science and technology of space travel. |
| astronomy |
the branch of science that studies the universe beyond the earth. |
| atonement |
in Christian Science, the state of oneness between man and God. [1/3 definitions] |
| audiology |
the science or study of hearing and disorders thereof. |
| autonetics |
(used with a sing. verb) the science of the use and development of automated devices used for control and guidance. |