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not an exact science — used for saying that an activity is partly based on guessing rather than scientific methods Data analysis is an art, not an exact science … English dictionary
exact science — N SING: usu with brd neg If you say that a particular activity is not an exact science, you mean that there are no set rules to follow or it does not produce very accurate results. Forecasting floods is not an exact science … English dictionary
exact — ex|act1 S3 [ıgˈzækt] adj [Date: 1500 1600; : Latin; Origin: exactus, past participle of exigere; EXACT2] 1.) completely correct in every detail ▪ Police are still investigating the exact cause of the accident. ▪ What were his exact words? ▪ The… … Dictionary of contemporary English
science — sci|ence W1S1 [ˈsaıəns] n [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: Latin scientia knowledge , from scire to know ] 1.) [U] knowledge about the world, especially based on examining, testing, and proving facts ▪ Many leading scientists do not… … Dictionary of contemporary English
exact — ex|act1 [ ıg zækt ] adjective ** 1. ) usually before noun done, made, or described in a very thorough way, with all the details correct: This is an exact replica of the original ship. We need to establish the exact sequence of events leading up… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
exact — I UK [ɪɡˈzækt] / US adjective ** 1) [usually before noun] done, made, or described in a very thorough way, with all the details correct This is an exact replica of the original ship. We need to establish the exact sequence of events leading up to … English dictionary
Science and the Church — • Dicsusses the relationship between the two subjects Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Science and the Church Science and the Church … Catholic encyclopedia
Science — Sci ence, n. [F., fr. L. scientia, fr. sciens, entis, p. pr. of scire to know. Cf. {Conscience}, {Conscious}, {Nice}.] 1. Knowledge; knowledge of principles and causes; ascertained truth of facts. [1913 Webster] If we conceive God s sight or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
exact — [eg zakt′, igzakt′] adj. [L exactus < pp. of exigere, to drive out, measure, determine < ex , out + agere, to do: see ACT1] 1. characterized by, requiring, or capable of accuracy of detail; very accurate; methodical; correct [an exact… … English World dictionary
Science of morality — The Good Samaritan by François Léon Sicard. The sculpture is based on a story, and one that would be promoted by science of morality. Nature, habits, culture and norms are all pivotal in this empirical pursuit of harmony among living beings.… … Wikipedia
