science
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Definition of science
1
: the state of knowing : knowledge as distinguished from ignorance or misunderstanding
2a
: a department of systematized knowledge as an object of study
the science of theology
b
: something (such as a sport or technique) that may be studied or learned like systematized knowledge
have it down to a science
3a
: knowledge or a system of knowledge covering general truths or the operation of general laws especially as obtained and tested through scientific method
b
: such knowledge or such a system of knowledge concerned with the physical world and its phenomena : natural science
4
: a system or method reconciling practical ends with scientific laws
cooking is both a science and an art
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Examples of science in a Sentence
The Malay tapir, the largest of the world's four tapir species, remained largely invisible to science until recently. The other three species of these odd, endearing animals all live in South America.
— Anthony King, New York Times, 2 June 2009
If there were any doubt, Golden's muckraking investigation—he is the Ida Tarbell of college admissions—reveals that almost every word uttered by representatives of the top colleges about the care and nuance and science of the much vaunted admissions process is bunk.
— Michael Wolff, New York Times Book Review, 17 Sept. 2006
Of course, there is both corporate and government-sponsored grant money available for such initiatives in science and engineering. And scientists are used to working together in laboratories. But in the humanities it was different, said the deans.
— David Laurence, Association of Departments of English Bulletin, Winter 2004
The journal Annales was started in 1929, by Bloch and Lucien Febvre, two friends conversant with the new sciences of sociology and geography, psychology and anthropology.
— Stephen Kotkin, New Yorker, 29 Sept. 2003
The program encourages students to pursue a career in science.
a list of terms commonly used in science
a new branch of science
advances in science and technology
Students are required to take two sciences.
students majoring in a science
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Recent Examples on the Web
For explorers at National Geographic, technology and exploration go hand in hand—cutting-edge science and high-tech tools are invaluable to their expeditions. — National Geographic, "Engineering and Robotics on the MIT Campus," 10 Sep. 2019 The construction at Polaris creates new opportunities for Strongsville students, such as advanced manufacturing, the health sciences and computer networking. — Bob Sandrick, cleveland.com, "Five candidates run for three seats on Strongsville school board Nov. 5," 10 Sep. 2019 Wiebke has other ideas and begins to look beyond science and logic to find a solution, even at the risk of harming herself or her children. — Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, "Hidden Gem: 'Pelican Blood' Gives a Terrifying Take on Childhood Trauma," 7 Sep. 2019 Dominika, whose favorite classes are math and science, did the numbers. — Mary Schmich, chicagotribune.com, "Column: ‘Don’t let anyone bring you down’: Dominika Tamley enters 8th grade with a disability and a philosophy," 6 Sep. 2019 That feat has now earned the team one of this year’s six US$3-million Breakthrough prizes—the most lucrative awards in science and mathematics. — Zeeya Merali, Scientific American, "First Ever Picture of a Black Hole Scoops $3-Million Prize," 5 Sep. 2019 The Renaissance Woman: Ani Liu Artist/scientist With a master’s degree from MIT, Liu is blurring the line between arts and sciences with her creations. — Hana Hong, Marie Claire, "25 People Changing the Beauty Industry," 3 Sep. 2019 The demand for actuaries is expected to grow 22%, looking at statistics and projections from 2016 to 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, while overall math and science occupations are set to rise by 28%. — Andrew J. Campa, Burbank Leader, "Woodbury University to debut major in data analytics curriculum next year," 3 Sep. 2019 In 1958, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the National Defense Education Act, which provided aid to public and private education to promote learning in such fields as math and science. — orlandosentinel.com, "Today in history: September 2," 2 Sep. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'science.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for science
science
noun
English Language Learners Definition of science
: knowledge about or study of the natural world based on facts learned through experiments and observation
: a particular area of scientific study (such as biology, physics, or chemistry) : a particular branch of science
: a subject that is formally studied in a college, university, etc.
See the full definition for science in the English Language Learners Dictionary
science
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Kids Definition of science
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: knowledge about the natural world that is based on facts learned through experiments and observation
2
: an area of study that deals with the natural world (as biology or physics)
3
: a subject that is formally studied
the science of linguistics
4
: something that can be studied and learned
Pitching is a science.
science
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Medical Definition of science
: knowledge or a system of knowledge covering general truths or the operation of general laws especially as obtained and tested through the scientific method and concerned with the physical world and its phenomena
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