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   Sci·ence

   /ˈsīəns/

   

   noun

   • 1. the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation, experimentation, and the testing of theories against the evidence obtained: "the world of science and technology"
   • ▪ a particular area of science: "veterinary science"
   • ▪ a systematically organized body of knowledge on a particular subject: "the science of criminology"
   • 2. knowledge of any kind: archaic "his rare science and his practical skill"

   Word Origin Middle English (denoting knowledge): from Old French, from Latin scientia, from scire ‘know’. The main modern sense developed in the late 18th century.

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2. spaceplace.nasa.gov › science › enWhat Is Science? | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids

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   Apr 17, 2024 · The Short Answer: Science consists of observing the world by watching, listening, observing, and recording. Science is curiosity in thoughtful action about the world and how it behaves. Anyone can think like a scientist.

3. undsci.berkeley.edu › understanding-science-101Understanding Science 101 - Understanding Science

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   Science is a way of learning about what is in the natural world, how the natural world works, and how the natural world got to be the way it is. It is not simply a collection of facts ; rather it is a path to understanding.

4. www.explainthatstuff.com › what-is-scienceWhat is science and why does it matter? - Explain that Stuff

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   Jan 4, 2022 · Knowing, in fact, is what science is all about: the term "science" is linked to Latin words like scire ("to know") and scientia ("knowledge"), so it's the process of finding answers to how and why the world works as it does.

5. undsci.berkeley.edu › understanding-science-101 › what-is-scienceScience aims to explain and understand - Understanding Science

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   Science aims to build knowledge about the natural world. This knowledge is open to question and revision as we come up with new ideas and discover new evidence. Because it has been tested, scientific knowledge is reliable. Misconception: Scientific ideas are absolute and unchanging.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › scienceScience Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of SCIENCE is knowledge or a system of knowledge covering general truths or the operation of general laws especially as obtained and tested through scientific method. How to use science in a sentence.

7. www.britannica.com › browse › ScienceScience Portal | Britannica

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   3 days ago · The field of science has developed over many centuries as a way of studying and understanding the world, beginning with the primitive stage of simply noting important regularities in nature and continuing through the rise of modern science.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › scienceScience Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   [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.