scientific
adjective
sci·en·tif·ic
ˌsī-ən-ˈti-fik 
1
: of, relating to, or exhibiting the methods or principles of science
2
: conducted in the manner of science or according to results of investigation by science : practicing or using thorough or systematic methods
scientific advertising
scientific baby care
a scientific boxer
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The Los Angeles event, which celebrates scientific achievement and also has other notable attendees like Kim Kardashian, Drew Barrymore and Robert Downey Jr., is the perfect spot for the parents to re-enter the night-out scene.
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Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 13 Apr. 2024
After all, lawmakers regularly vote on bills that touch on complicated legal, financial, health, and scientific subjects.
—David Klepper, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Apr. 2024
These are technical, scientific findings, and the agency should be free from political interference to speak frankly and openly about the facts.
—Tom Frieden, STAT, 11 Apr. 2024
After all, lawmakers regularly vote on bills that touch on complicated legal, financial, health and scientific subjects.
—David Klepper, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2024
In scientific research, the paper usually comes out about a year after the research was done.
—Terry Gross, NPR, 10 Apr. 2024
From Elden Ring’s DLC to Venus’s mythological allure and its longstanding status as a scientific enigma, my contribution to this week’s episode dances between realms of curious tangents, genderfluid anatomy, and fantasy.
—Popsci Staff, Popular Science, 10 Apr. 2024
Yes, scientists can still have social biases, but contemporary scientific protocols, such as peer review, are meant to root them out.
—William Deresiewicz, The Atlantic, 2 Apr. 2024
Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 13 Apr. 2024
After all, lawmakers regularly vote on bills that touch on complicated legal, financial, health, and scientific subjects.
—David Klepper, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Apr. 2024
These are technical, scientific findings, and the agency should be free from political interference to speak frankly and openly about the facts.
—Tom Frieden, STAT, 11 Apr. 2024
After all, lawmakers regularly vote on bills that touch on complicated legal, financial, health and scientific subjects.
—David Klepper, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2024
In scientific research, the paper usually comes out about a year after the research was done.
—Terry Gross, NPR, 10 Apr. 2024
From Elden Ring’s DLC to Venus’s mythological allure and its longstanding status as a scientific enigma, my contribution to this week’s episode dances between realms of curious tangents, genderfluid anatomy, and fantasy.
—Popsci Staff, Popular Science, 10 Apr. 2024
Yes, scientists can still have social biases, but contemporary scientific protocols, such as peer review, are meant to root them out.
—William Deresiewicz, The Atlantic, 2 Apr. 2024
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“Scientific.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scientific. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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scientific
adjective
sci·en·tif·ic
ˌsī-ən-ˈtif-ik
: of, relating to, or exhibiting the methods or rules of science
Medical Definition
scientific
adjective
sci·en·tif·ic
ˌsī-ən-ˈtif-ik
: of, relating to, or exhibiting the methods or principles of science
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