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science /sci·ence/ (si´ens)

1. the systematic observation of natural phenomena for the purpose of discovering laws governing those phenomena.

2. the body of knowledge accumulated by such means.scientif´ic

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sci·ence (sns)

n.

1. The observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanation of phenomena.

2. Such activities restricted to explaining a limited class of natural phenomena.

3. Such activities applied to an object of inquiry or study.

4. Knowledge, especially that gained through experience.

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science

[sī′əns]

Etymology: L, scientia, knowledge

a systematic attempt to establish theories to explain observed phenomena and the knowledge obtained through these efforts. Pure science is concerned with the gathering of information solely for the sake of obtaining new knowledge. Applied science is the practical application of scientific theory and laws. See also hypothesis, law, scientific method, theory.

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science

Vox populi The formal and systematic study of natural phenomena. See Big science, Fraud in science, Little science, Junk science, Misconduct in science, Prediction science, Pseudoscience.