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
Known for her integral research work on chimpanzees in the 1960s, Goodall revolutionized the science of primates and transformed humans’ understanding of their closest biological relatives.
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Chad De Guzman, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
In fact, from art projects and science kits to dolls, games, construction toys, and more, there are thousands of products geared toward this age group.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Citizen science breakthrough The discovery was made by researchers from the University of Mumbai using the RAD@home Astronomy Collaboratory citizen science platform, alongside the Low-Frequency Array (LOFAR), the world’s largest radio telescope at low frequencies.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Officials earlier said applicants would need a bachelor’s degree or above in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics from renowned universities or research institutions in China or abroad or be engaged in relevant professional education or research at such institutions.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
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Chad De Guzman, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
In fact, from art projects and science kits to dolls, games, construction toys, and more, there are thousands of products geared toward this age group.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Citizen science breakthrough The discovery was made by researchers from the University of Mumbai using the RAD@home Astronomy Collaboratory citizen science platform, alongside the Low-Frequency Array (LOFAR), the world’s largest radio telescope at low frequencies.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Officials earlier said applicants would need a bachelor’s degree or above in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics from renowned universities or research institutions in China or abroad or be engaged in relevant professional education or research at such institutions.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for science
knowledge
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Many wisdoms intrinsic to permaculture long predate the term—it cannot be understated how much stems from indigenous knowledge and was passed down from generations before, from these ancestral stewards who listened to, and trusted, the land.—
Catherine Habgood
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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Defense attorney Natalee Segal said that Germayne Cunningham possessed limited medical knowledge as a police officer but relied on medical professionals for how to best help his family.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Science.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/science. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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