science
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2.3
- noun
- /ˈsaɪəns/
- In the field of environmental science, researchers study the impacts of climate change.
- computer science
- science and technology
- social science
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- And of course astronomy is a real science, astrology is not.
- Well, it's an imprecise science, not even a science.
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Nanotechnology opens the door to an exciting new science, technology, and engineering field.
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Mom, will you still be a science teacher when I get into high school?
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And I went to a high school of science, which was great.
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There are a few things about science that are special.
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And that gave rise to the food science profession.
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Have you always thought that faith and science are compatible?
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There is no meaningful difference between students' opinions in different science disciplines regarding this subject.
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As water supplies become constrained, science can play an important role in managing water conflicts.
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Interactive exhibits and dramatic displays help explain the science behind changes in polar ice and oceans.
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Alien Earths, the new science of planet hunting in the cosmos.
Synonyms
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2.9
A particular area of study or work
98
1.6
An area of knowledge studied at school or university
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2.2
A subject people learn about, like history or biology
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4.9
A subject studied at university, like physics or history
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3.0
A subject of learning like biology or history
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4.1
A subject of science that studies a part of nature like physics or biology
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3.6
An area of study at a school or university
Idioms
- Informal
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9.0
To confuse someone by using many technical words they do not understand
Compounds
- Literature
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2.7
Stories about made-up science and technology, often set in the future or outer space
- Specialized
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3.5
The study of keeping people healthy and finding, preventing, and treating sickness
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8.1
A religious movement that believes in spiritual healing and follows Jesus' teachings
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3.7
An independent United States agency that gives money to support research and education in science and engineering
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3.4
A branch of science that studies the physical world, like physics and biology
- Specialized
9
4.1
The study of how science helps design and build useful structures and machines
- Specialized
8
3.7
The study of how plants, animals, and people affect and depend on nature
- Literature
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7.4
False or weak claims presented as based on careful study to mislead people
- Specialized
5
3.8
The use of science to solve practical problems, for example in engineering and technology
- Specialized
5
3.5
The study of living things, like animals, plants, and cells, and how they work
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3.2
A room or building where people do experiments, research, and teach science
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3.4
A first university degree in science subjects that usually takes three to five years
- Specialized
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3.8
The scientific study of how the mind thinks, learns, and understands using ideas from several sciences
- Specialized
3
3.8
The study of how people collect, organize, store, and find information using computers
- Specialized
3
5.2
Large scientific projects that need a lot of money and many people to make big discoveries
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8.3
An attempt to use science to support the Bible story of how life began, often opposing evolution
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4.2
A university degree taken after a bachelor's for study in science or related subjects
- Specialized
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4.2
The study of farming, including growing crops and raising animals
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3.7
The study of how people and countries make, share, and use goods and services
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5.0
A university degree in science that universities give for important research or as an honor
- Archaic
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4.8
School subject that teaches cooking, cleaning, sewing, and how to run a home
- Literature
1
8.1
A study of how people use money and goods, often focusing on not having enough and hardship
A university degree after a first degree that prepares you to work as a librarian
A part of a college or university where people teach and do research about computers and programming
A university degree after a bachelor's that focuses on engineering research
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5.1
A two-year college degree that teaches practical skills for technical jobs
- Specialized
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4.8
The study of the Earth's physical parts and changes using physics
- Literature
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8.1
Announcing scientific results to the public before other scientists check them
A private college in New York City that teaches art, architecture, and engineering
A first university degree about designing and planning buildings
A university degree that teaches how to work in and run libraries
- Offensive
A scientist whose work many people see as dangerous or unethical
A graduate degree for studying how libraries collect, organize and share information
How Specific
Surface Forms
Etymology
Science comes from the Latin verb scire, which means 'to know'. A science is a single area of 'knowledge', like chemistry or genetics, so the name reminds us it is a field you study to 'know' something well.