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1. | [ noun ] knowledge accumulated by systematic study and organized by general principles | |
Synonyms: | scientific_knowledge | |
Examples: | "mathematics is the basis for much scientific knowledge" |
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Related terms: | knowledge_domain scientific unscientific | |
2. | [ noun ] a particular branch of scientific knowledge | |
Synonyms: | scientific_discipline | |
Examples: | "the science of genetics" |
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Related terms: | discipline psychology mathematics social_science linguistics natural_science systematics architectonics agrology thanatology metallurgy cryptanalysis cognitive_science information_science strategics agrobiology metrology nutrition agronomy scientific_theory mathematics theorist | |
3. | [ noun ] ability to produce solutions in some problem domain | |
Synonyms: | skill | |
Examples: | "the skill of a well-trained boxer" "the sweet science of pugilism" |
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Related terms: | ability virtuosity nose | |
Similar spelling: |
sconce Schwenke Scincella scenic Scincidae Scincus scincid Schwenk Schinus Schimke Schenck Schwenck Schenker Schenkel |