science
ˈsaɪəns
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Definition of science - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
natural worldsystematic study of the natural world
  • Science helps us understand the universe.
natural science
2.
branchTECH.specific branch of scientific knowledgeTECH.
  • Biology is a fascinating science.
discipline field study
3.
research fieldTECH.knowledge from scientific methodsTECH.
  • Science provides evidence-based answers.
discipline field knowledge
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Expressions with science

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fiction about future, technology, or science, often in books or movies
Science fiction explores what life could be like in space.
express gratitude for scientific advancements
We can thank science for the new vaccine.
name for economics coined by Thomas Carlyle
The dismal science was a term coined by Carlyle.
the study and design of rockets and spacecraft
Rocket science requires advanced knowledge of physics.
is not difficult to understand or do
Understanding this manual doesn't take rocket science.
perfected to the point of practiced ease
She has her morning routine down to a science.

Origin of science

Latin, scientia (knowledge)

Terms with science included in their meaning

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airn.
planet science
mixture of gases surrounding Earth and needed for breathing
school subject
science of matter, its composition, changes, and behavior
science
chemical element that is shiny and conducts electricity
natural laws
science of matter, energy, and their interactions
lab work
person skilled in science
science
measure of heat or coldness of an object
science
study of living organisms
science
scientific test conducted to discover something new

Examples of science in a sentence

  • He has a passion for science and discovery.
  • Physics is a challenging science.
  • Chemistry is an essential science in medicine.
  • Science helps us understand the universe.
  • Through science, we discover new technologies.

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  1. French:science, ...
  2. German:Wissenschaft, ...
  3. Italian:scienza, conoscenza scientifica, ...
  4. Spanish:ciencia, ...
  5. Portuguese:ciência, ...
  6. Chinese:科学, 学科, ...
  7. Japanese:科学, 学問, ...
  8. Arabic:عِلْم, العلم, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַדָּע, ...
  10. Russian:наука, отрасль науки, ...
  11. Ukrainian:наука, галузь науки, ...
  12. Hindi:विज्ञान, शास्त्र, ...
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