Science

Word SCIENCE
Character 7
Hyphenation sci ence
Pronunciations /ˈsaɪəns/

Definitions and meanings of "Science"

What do we mean by science?

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

Such activities restricted to a class of natural phenomena. noun

A systematic method or body of knowledge in a given area. noun

Knowledge, especially that gained through experience. noun

Knowledge;comprehension or understanding of facts or principles. noun

Knowledge gained by systematic observation, experiment, and reasoning; knowledge coördinated, arranged, and systematized; also, the prosecution of truth as thus known, both in the abstract and as a historical development. noun

Knowledge regarding any special group of objects, coördinated, arranged, and systematized; what is known concerning a subject, systematically arranged; a branch of knowledge: as, the science of botany, of astronomy, of etymology, of metaphysics; mental science; physical science; in a narrow sense, one of the physical sciences, as distinguished from mathematics, metaphysics, etc. noun

Art derived from precepts or based on principles; skill resulting from training; special, exceptional, or preëminent skill. noun

Trade; occupation. noun

Synonyms and Art, Science. See art. noun

A so-called system of healing, which aims at a cnre of all physical ailments by educating the mind of the patient in certain directions. The mind is supposed to be trained to exclnde every idea of the existence of any real discomfort, on the ground that all such discomfort is the result of abnormal mental conditions; the mind being properly trained to ignore the body, no discomfort exists, since the mind does not admit it. The system has many variations, but in general is, evidently, a form of mind-cure or faith-cure. noun

To cause to become versed in science; to make skilled; to instruct. transitive verb

Knowledge; knowledge of principles and causes; ascertained truth of facts. noun

Accumulated and established knowledge, which has been systematized and formulated with reference to the discovery of general truths or the operation of general laws; knowledge classified and made available in work, life, or the search for truth; comprehensive, profound, or philosophical knowledge. noun

Especially, such knowledge when it relates to the physical world and its phenomena, the nature, constitution, and forces of matter, the qualities and functions of living tissues, etc.; -- called also natural science, and physical science. noun

Any branch or department of systematized knowledge considered as a distinct field of investigation or object of study. noun

Art, skill, or expertness, regarded as the result of knowledge of laws and principles. noun

See under Comparative, and Inductive. noun

A particular discipline or branch of learning, especially one dealing with measurable or systematic principles rather than intuition or natural ability.

Specifically the natural sciences.

Knowledge gained through study or practice; mastery of a particular discipline or area.

The fact of knowing something; knowledge or understanding of a truth.

The collective discipline of study or learning acquired through the scientific method; the sum of knowledge gained from such methods and discipline.

Knowledge derived from scientific disciplines, scientific method, or any systematic effort.

(collective) The scientific community.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Science

The word "science" in example sentences

The past dead ends of science may not be relevant for a science class, but they are quite relevant for a *history of science* or *philosophy of science* class, as a corrective to the notion that science is a linear progression of successful theories. ❋ Unknown (2010)

We should remember at the outset that the nomad or minor science evoked in A Thousand Plateaus is not the Royal or major science that makes up the entirety of what Deleuze and Guattari call ˜science™ in What is Philosophy?. ❋ Smith, Daniel (2008)

This chapter also draws largely, especially upon geological and chemical science, and affords another illustration of what, I trust, Mr. Stephens's book will more and more impress upon our working farmers, that _skilful practice is applied science_. ❋ Various (N/A)

Personally the science of autosuggestion -- for I consider it as entirely a _science -- _has rendered me great services; but truth compels me to declare that if I continue to interest myself particularly in it, it is because I find in it the means of exercising true charity. ❋ Emile Cou�� (1891)

_We have science, and the applications of science_, which are united together as the tree and its fruit. ' ❋ John Tyndall (1856)

The statesman endeavoured to show that we ought not to be surprised at this result, because _in our day the reign of theoretic science yielded place to that of applied science_. ❋ John Tyndall (1856)

But when the Committee of Inquiry sits at last, and the business begins to assume a systematic form, even the science of that ideal good, that exemplar and pattern of good, which men have been busy on so long, -- the _science_ of it, -- is put down as 'wanting,' and the ❋ Delia Bacon (1835)

I've seen what they teach in "computer science" and can safely tell you that you don't know enough about the * current working state of computer science* by leaps and bounds. ❋ Unknown (2009)

As I said, just with religion, science can be subverted by politicians and fools such as yourself that ignore the ’science’ eg. consequences of their actions. ❋ Unknown (2007)

But this student has articulatedthe fundamental insight of science studies, that there is more to science than ’science,’ that science is not atransparent reflection of the natural world. ❋ Unknown (2007)

John: Yes, you’re well into the “Honorary Member for Life” category of geek, b/c not only are you a published science fiction writer, but you’ve also written *science* books and, if we need icing on the cake, written regularly for a gaming magazine. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Jacobi now further develops this point by arguing that Kant's critical system was explicitly intended from the start to serve the interests of science ” where by ˜science™ Kant meant first and foremost a cognition of the understanding directed at the objects of the senses. ❋ Di Giovanni, George (2005)

This has important ramifications for the emerging biological sciences: if the essence of science lies in the employ of the hypothetical-deductive method of explanation ” and not mathematization, as Kant had insisted ” then biology and medicine, for instance, both might admit of a rigorous treatment worthy of the name ˜science™. ❋ Sullivan, David (2005)

The IPCC has not – and must, if it is to salvage credibility – insisted on anything like the standards of biomedical or agricultural chemical science to apply to what counts as climate ’science’. ❋ Unknown (2005)

Once again, the point for the IDist isn’t that ID is not a science, but that *evolution is also not a science*. ❋ Unknown (2005)

If, then, we have no other true genus (of habit) besides science, _intellect will be the principle of science_; it will also be the principle (or cause of the knowledge) of the principle. " ❋ Unknown (1852)

The term "science fiction" hadn't been invented in 1870, when the American magazine Atlantic Monthly published the first part of Edward Everett Hale's delightfully eccentric novella The Brick Moon. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Faith in science is not faith at all, as the science is there for all to see, there is evidence for you to review and it is constantly being tested and retested. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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