English · Science & Technology
science
/ˈsaɪəns/
[/ˈsaɪəns/]
study of the world
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The systematic study of the natural world through observation and experiment.
Example
Modern science has helped us understand the stars and the smallest cells.
Modern science has helped us understand the stars and the smallest cells.
Etymology
From Latin "scientia," knowledge, from "scire," to know.
How & Where It’s Used
Covers organized knowledge gained through evidence and testing.