sciencenoun
uk/ˈsaɪ.əns/us/ˈsaɪ.əns/A2 [ U ] (knowledge from) the careful study of the structure and behaviour of the physical world, especially by watching, measuring, and doing experiments, and the development of theories to describe the results of these activities:
pure/applied science
recent developments in science and technology
Space travel is one of the marvels/wonders of modern science.
B1 [ C or U ] a particular subject that is studied using scientific methods:
physical sciences
Economics is not an exact science.
advances in medical science
A2 [ U ] the study of science:
a science graduate/teacherteacher
a science course/lesson
More examples
- forensic science
- the frontiers of science and technology
- a science lab
- one of the pioneers of modern science
- We need to invest more as a country in science and technology.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Subjects & disciplines
- andragogy
- AP
- applied
- art
- biology
- bioscience
- discipline
- esp
- food technology
- hard science
- home economics
- humanity
- mathematics
- modern languages
- physical education
- physical sciences
- psych
- psychology
- pure
- scientific
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