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SB

SB

8 6.1
A first university degree in science or engineering subjects
  • noun
  • US
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  • To pursue a career in environmental science, obtaining an SB is essential.

Examples

  • He proudly displayed his SB diploma on the wall of his office.

  • Both PARCC and SB will present students with a wide range of complex texts on many topics.

    Academic text (2013)

  • Many of the books featured are winners of the AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books and other literary awards.

    Academic text (2014)

  • After four years of rigorous study, she graduated with a SB in Biology.

Synonyms

BS
vsSB
  • US
9 3.6

A first university degree in science or similar subjects usually lasting three to four years

is the general undergraduate science degree term without a stated duration
Bachelor of Science
vsSB
4 3.4

A first university degree in science subjects that usually takes three to five years

is the general undergraduate science degree term without a usual duration

Surface Forms

SB singular
SBs plural

Morphology

SB = S + B

This is an acronym formed from letters; the component letters do not convey the meaning 'Bachelor of Science' to an average learner, so the word is not derivable from its parts.

Etymology

SB comes from the Latin phrase Scientiae Baccalaureus, which means 'science bachelor'. So an SB is simply a Bachelor of Science degree given to someone who has finished an undergraduate course in science.