sciences
ˈsaɪənsɪz
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Definition of sciences - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun, plural

1.
collective fieldsall fields of study about the natural world
  • She is interested in the sciences, especially biology and chemistry.
2.
educationspecific branches of systematic study
  • Physics and chemistry are important sciences in the curriculum.
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higher education institution focusing on practical skills
She studied engineering at a university of applied sciences.
group of academic fields that study humans society and human behavior
She decided to specialize in human sciences at university.
branches of science that mainly use experiments to test ideas
She chose to specialize in experimental sciences at university.
areas of study that use advanced math ideas and methods
He chose to study mathematical sciences because he enjoyed problem solving.

Origin of sciences

Latin, scientia (knowledge)

Terms with sciences included in their meaning

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sciences
prehistoric reptiles from the clade Dinosauria
education
academic qualification earned after studying a subject in the sciences
study
branch of knowledge dealing with engineering or applied sciences
college major
academic qualification in humanities or social sciences, often called liberal arts
sciences
period of Earth's cooling with major ice sheets
social sciences
systematic study of government and politics
technology
university focusing on engineering and applied sciences
sciences
tentative explanation for scientific observations or problems

Examples of sciences in a sentence

  • Universities offer diverse courses in the sciences.
  • Biology and geology are fascinating sciences.
  • The sciences offer numerous career opportunities.

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  1. French:sciences, matières scientifiques, ...
  2. German:Naturwissenschaften, Wissenschaften, ...
  3. Italian:scienze, discipline scientifiche, ...
  4. Spanish:ciencias, ...
  5. Portuguese:ciências, ...
  6. Chinese:科学, ...
  7. Japanese:科学, 学問, ...
  8. Arabic:عُلُوم, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַדְּעֵי הַטֶּבַע, מַדָּעִים, ...
  10. Russian:науки, ...
  11. Ukrainian:науки, галузі науки, ...
  12. Hindi:प्राकृतिक विज्ञान, विज्ञान-विषय, ...
science
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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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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)

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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