Search results
Science is a way of discovering what’s in the universe and how those things work today, how they worked in the past, and how they are likely to work in the future. Scientists are motivated by the thrill of seeing or figuring out something that no one has before. Science is useful.
Science is a rigorous, systematic endeavor that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the world.
the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the natural and physical world, or knowledge obtained about the world by watching it carefully and experimenting: [ U ] Advances in medical science mean that people are living longer. [ U ] She shows a talent for math and science.
( knowledge from) the careful study of the structure and behavior 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.
[noncount] : knowledge about or study of the natural world based on facts learned through experiments and observation. modern science. the laws of science. The program encourages students to pursue a career in science. [+] more examples. — often used before another noun. science teachers/students/classes.
[uncountable] knowledge about the structure and behaviour of the natural and physical world, based on facts that you can prove, for example by experiments. new developments in science and technology. the advance of modern science. the laws of science. see also hard science, junk science. Extra Examples. Topics Scientific research a1.
noun. uk / saɪəns / us. science noun (KNOWLEDGE) Add to word list. A2. the study and knowledge of the structure and behaviour of natural things in an organized way. Examples. All children should be taught the fundamentals of science. It is sometimes difficult to reconcile science and religion.
