Topic: EDUCATION
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| Date: | 1300-1400 |
| Language: | Old French |
| Origin: | Latin scientia 'knowledge', from scire 'to know' |
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sci‧ence S1 W1
1 [uncountable]H knowledge about the world, especially based on examining, testing, and proving facts : Many leading scientists do not consider that science can give absolutely reliable knowledge. the founder of modern science, Isaac Newton
Many leading scientists do not consider that science can give absolutely reliable knowledge.the founder of modern science, Isaac Newton2 [uncountable]HSE the study of science : What did you do in science class today?
What did you do in science class today?3 [countable]HS a particular part of science, for example biology, chemistry, or physics : the physical sciences
the physical sciences4 used to say that something involves a lot of guessing and there is not just one right way to do it : Advertising is not an exact science - you're always taking a risk.
something is not an exact science
Advertising is not an exact science - you're always taking a risk. ➔ domestic science, information science, natural science, physical science, social science
