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science

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1. science - Noun

2. science - Verb

Meaning

Knowledge; knowledge of principles and causes; ascertained truth of facts.

Accumulated and established knowledge, which has been systematized and formulated with reference to the discovery of general truths or the operation of general laws; knowledge classified and made available in work, life, or the search for truth; comprehensive, profound, or philosophical knowledge.

Especially, such knowledge when it relates to the physical world and its phenomena, the nature, constitution, and forces of matter, the qualities and functions of living tissues, etc.; -- called also natural science, and physical science.

Any branch or department of systematized knowledge considered as a distinct field of investigation or object of study; as, the science of astronomy, of chemistry, or of mind.

Art, skill, or expertness, regarded as the result of knowledge of laws and principles.

To cause to become versed in science; to make skilled; to instruct.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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the skill of a well-trained boxer Source: Internet

the sweet science of pugilism Source: Internet

the science of genetics Source: Internet

A basic principle of public health is the primacy of accurate communications based on the best science. Source: Internet

A.A. Fedorova el al., "Stormy water on Mars: The distribution and saturation of atmospheric water during the dusty season," science. Source: Internet

Aaron will be studying a BSc in data science (maths and computer science) at UKZN this year. Source: Internet

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