sci·ence 
/ˈsajəns/ noun
plural sci·encenc·es /ˈsajəns/ noun 1 [noncount] : knowledge about or study of the natural world based on facts learned through experiments and observation
▪ modern science ▪ the laws of science ▪ The program encourages students to pursue a career in science. ▪ a list of terms commonly used in science ▪ a new branch/field of science ▪ advances in science and technology — often used before another noun ▪ science teachers/students/classes ▪ Each student is required to complete two science projects. 2 [count] : a particular area of scientific study (such as biology, physics, or chemistry) : a particular branch of science
▪ Students are required to take two sciences. ▪ students majoring in a science — see also computer science, life science, natural science, physical science, rocket science 3 [count] : a subject that is formally studied in a college, university, etc.
▪ the science of linguistics — see also political science, social science 4 [singular] : an activity that is done by using methods that are known to produce particular results
▪ Proper pitching is a science. ▪ Cooking is both a science and an art. ▪ He travels so much that he has packing his clothes down to a science. [=he can pack his clothes very quickly and efficiently because he does it so often]
▪ modern science ▪ the laws of science ▪ The program encourages students to pursue a career in science. ▪ a list of terms commonly used in science ▪ a new branch/field of science ▪ advances in science and technology — often used before another noun ▪ science teachers/students/classes ▪ Each student is required to complete two science projects.
▪ Students are required to take two sciences. ▪ students majoring in a science — see also computer science, life science, natural science, physical science, rocket science
▪ the science of linguistics — see also political science, social science
▪ Proper pitching is a science. ▪ Cooking is both a science and an art. ▪ He travels so much that he has packing his clothes down to a science. [=he can pack his clothes very quickly and efficiently because he does it so often]
