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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Xi on Monday said that starting next year, China will increase scholarships for students from SCO countries and launch a doctoral degree program for scientific and technological research.
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Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
The study’s analysis of social and traditional media revealed that popular cultural events and celebrity influence are powerful at captivating the public and enhancing their grasp of scientific concepts.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
The American scientific enterprise, the source of so much wealth and national prestige, is being unravelled before our eyes—research grants are being cut off, satellites disconnected, reports cooked up to meet the needs of particular industries and ideologies.
—Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
Due to the quality at which Juno is operating, today, planetary scientists are seeking a further 3 year extension of Juno, leaving only a tiny gap during which Jupiter will be devoid of having an operational scientific spacecraft orbiting it.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 3 Sep. 2025
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Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
The study’s analysis of social and traditional media revealed that popular cultural events and celebrity influence are powerful at captivating the public and enhancing their grasp of scientific concepts.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
The American scientific enterprise, the source of so much wealth and national prestige, is being unravelled before our eyes—research grants are being cut off, satellites disconnected, reports cooked up to meet the needs of particular industries and ideologies.
—Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
Due to the quality at which Juno is operating, today, planetary scientists are seeking a further 3 year extension of Juno, leaving only a tiny gap during which Jupiter will be devoid of having an operational scientific spacecraft orbiting it.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Scientific.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scientific. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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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
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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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