as in knowledge
a body of facts learned by study or experience
the science of medicine grew tremendously in the course of the 19th century
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Recent Examples of science
Pricing players can be an inexact science, but is an extremely worthy exercise that can save future headaches.
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Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Learn about the science and cultural traditions of the summer solstice, followed by a short walk and beginner-friendly yoga.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2025
There is a chemical signal of cancer in the blood, and, with liquid biopsies, science has become sophisticated enough to identify cancer from simply drawing blood rather than through imaging or physical exam.
—Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 17 June 2025
The Science of Laser Light Therapy The science behind laser light therapy for hair loss involves stimulating hair follicles through exposure to laser light.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 17 June 2025
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Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Learn about the science and cultural traditions of the summer solstice, followed by a short walk and beginner-friendly yoga.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2025
There is a chemical signal of cancer in the blood, and, with liquid biopsies, science has become sophisticated enough to identify cancer from simply drawing blood rather than through imaging or physical exam.
—Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 17 June 2025
The Science of Laser Light Therapy The science behind laser light therapy for hair loss involves stimulating hair follicles through exposure to laser light.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for science
knowledge
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To fully leverage hybrid intelligence, individuals and organizations must cultivate a comprehensive understanding of the multidimensional nature of human experiences and expressions, combined with nuanced knowledge of AI system mechanisms, and awareness of the interplay between both.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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This lack of knowledge means that Israel—even with the United States’ help—would never be confident that Iran no longer has a path to the bomb.—
Robert A. Pape,
Foreign Affairs,
17 June 2025
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“Science.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/science. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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