life science
noun
: a branch of science (such as biology, medicine, and sometimes anthropology or sociology) that deals with living organisms and life processes
—usually used in plural
life scientist
noun
Examples of life science in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
In Massachusetts, one of the traditional strengths of the state’s economy — high-paying jobs in life science, high tech and research — has been sluggish in the past two years, said Mark Melnik, director of economic and public policy research at a University of Massachusetts Amherst institute.
—
Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Just as no serious business today can operate without an internet strategy, no life sciences organization will remain competitive without an AI-native strategy.
—Miguel Llorca, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The life sciences firm announced that its board approved a 35 million share repurchase program, equal to almost 5% of shares outstanding.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Original story reprinted with permission from Quanta Magazine, an editorially independent publication of the Simons Foundation whose mission is to enhance public understanding of science by covering research developments and trends in mathematics and the physical and life sciences.
—Ben Brubaker, Wired News, 7 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for life science
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Just as no serious business today can operate without an internet strategy, no life sciences organization will remain competitive without an AI-native strategy.
—Miguel Llorca, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The life sciences firm announced that its board approved a 35 million share repurchase program, equal to almost 5% of shares outstanding.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Original story reprinted with permission from Quanta Magazine, an editorially independent publication of the Simons Foundation whose mission is to enhance public understanding of science by covering research developments and trends in mathematics and the physical and life sciences.
—Ben Brubaker, Wired News, 7 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for life science
Cite this Entry
“Life science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20science. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share