sci|ence

sci|ence
sci|ence «SY uhns», noun.
1. a) knowledge based on observed facts and tested truths arranged in an orderly system: »

the laws of science, pure science. Science is verified knowledge; that is, knowledge that can be validated and communicated to other people (George Simpson).

 b) a branch of such knowledge. Biology, chemistry, physics, and astronomy are natural sciences. Economics and sociology are social sciences. Agriculture and engineering are applied sciences.
2. a branch of such knowledge dealing with the phenomena of the universe and their laws; a physical or natural science: »

Geology, botany, and zoology are sciences.

3. skill based on training and practice; technique: »

the science of judo, the science of sailing, to have housework down to a fine science.

 SYNONYM(S): proficiency.
4. a particular branch of knowledge or study, especially as distinguished from art: »

the science of perspective.

5. the search for truth: »

a martyr to science. Be love my youth's pursuit, and science crown my age (Thomas Gray).

╂[< Old French science, learned borrowing from Latin scientia knowledge < sciēns, -entis, present participle of scīre to know]
Science «SY uhns». noun.
= Christian Science. (Cf. ↑Christian Science)

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