scientific
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Definition of scientific
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: of, relating to, or exhibiting the methods or principles of science
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: conducted in the manner of science or according to results of investigation by science : practicing or using thorough or systematic methods
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Examples of scientific in a Sentence
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But through the generations, it has been marked by fights with other food-makers, volatile prices, staggering losses and notable innovations — some scientific, some quirky. — Rick Barrett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Margarine smugglers, a deadly milk war and more flavor Wisconsin's dairy history," 28 Aug. 2019 The proposal has faced an onslaught of criticism from scientific, public health and environmental groups. — Sean Reilly, Science | AAAS, "EPA’s controversial ‘secret science’ plan still lacks key details, advisers say," 28 Aug. 2019 The House resolution unequivocally recognizes the role humans have played in causing climate change and lays out scientific findings indicating climate change poses a threat to public health, national security and the economy. — Jeannette Hinkle, azcentral, "Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick backs legislation calling for massive mobilization on climate change," 22 Aug. 2019 The last straw: Former Vice President Joe Biden edged out Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts in the not-scientific but generally-pretty-accurate Iowa Straw Poll for the Democratic presidential caucuses, The Gazette’s James Lynch reports. — cleveland.com, "Mike Pence says the economy will remain strong -- unless Democrats win in 2020: The Flyover," 20 Aug. 2019 Chlorpyrifos has become something of a poster child for the Trump administration’s rollback of regulation, which has occurred at times in defiance of scientific findings about health and environmental harm. — Los Angeles Times, "Trump defended a pesticide linked to developmental disorders. California will ban it," 14 Aug. 2019 While less than scientific (and suffering from a definite selection bias), this list of channels provided a hazy window to watch what YouTube’s promises to counteract hate looked like in practice. — Casey Newton, The Verge, "It’s time to regulate tech platforms with laws, not fines," 30 July 2019 In fact, the predictions are pretty scientific, not unlike weather models. — Sophia Chen, WIRED, "Why Big Banks Could Soon Jump on the Quantum Bandwagon," 26 July 2019 However, Biro’s scientific findings weren’t enough to convince art connoisseurs or the International Foundation for Art Research that the painting was authentic. — Susan Hoffman, Daily Pilot, "Costa Mesa woman known for her fight to authenticate a possible Jackson Pollock painting dies without selling it," 15 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'scientific.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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scientific
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of scientific
: of or relating to science
: done in an organized way that agrees with the methods and principles of science
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scientific
adjective
sci·en·tif·ic
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Kids Definition of scientific
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: relating to science or scientists
scientific theories
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: using or applying the methods of science
scientific research
scientific
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sci·en·tif·ic
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Medical Definition of scientific
: of, relating to, or exhibiting the methods or principles of science
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