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Definition of Science
1. Noun. A particular branch of scientific knowledge. "The science of genetics"
Specialized synonyms: Natural History, Natural Science, Math, Mathematics, Maths, Agronomy, Scientific Agriculture, Agrobiology, Agrology, Architectonics, Tectonics, Metallurgy, Metrology, Nutrition, Psychological Science, Psychology, Informatics, Information Processing, Information Science, Ip, Cognitive Science, Social Science, Strategics, Systematics, Thanatology, Cryptanalysis, Cryptanalytics, Cryptography, Cryptology, Linguistics
Terms within: Scientific Theory
Generic synonyms: Bailiwick, Discipline, Field, Field Of Study, Study, Subject, Subject Area, Subject Field
Group relationships: Scientific Knowledge
Examples of category: Math, Mathematics, Maths, Idealogue, Theoretician, Theoriser, Theorist, Theorizer, Control, Verify
Derivative terms: Scientist
2. Noun. Ability to produce solutions in some problem domain. "The sweet science of pugilism"
Definition of Science
1. n. Knowledge; knowledge of principles and causes; ascertained truth of facts.
2. v. t. To cause to become versed in science; to make skilled; to instruct.
Definition of Science
1. Noun. A particular discipline or branch of learning, especially one dealing with measurable or systematic principles rather than intuition or natural ability. (defdate from 14th c.) ¹
2. Noun. (uncountable archaic) Knowledge gained through study or practice; mastery of a particular discipline or area. (defdate from 14th c.) ¹
3. Noun. (context: now only theology) The fact of knowing something; knowledge or understanding of a truth. (defdate from 14th c.) ¹
4. Noun. The collective discipline of study or learning acquired through the scientific method; the sum of knowledge gained from such methods and discipline. (defdate from 18th c.) ¹
5. Noun. Knowledge derived from scientific disciplines, scientific method, or any systematic effort. ¹
6. Noun. (obsolete spelling of scion) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Science
1. a department of systematized knowledge [n -S]
Medical Definition of Science
1. The study of the material universe or physical reality in order to understand it. This is done by making observations and collecting data about natural events and conditions, then organising and explaining them with hypotheses, theories, models, laws, and principles. The organised body of knowledge about the material universe which can be verified or tested. A particular branch of either the process of study or the body of knowledge, such as astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, and physics. (09 Oct 1997)
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