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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.