science

noun

ˈsī-ən(t)s How to pronounce science (audio)
Definition of sciencenext
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 Yvonne and Nick’s disastrous wedding dinner is the day the cast went from nobodies to actual practitioners of the reality-television arts and sciences. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 1 July 2026 Along with theology, that list now includes applied psychology, pharmaceutical sciences and others. — Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 Artificial intelligence could one day supercharge human cognition, leading to significant advances in science, technology and other fields. — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 30 June 2026 Premier League giants Arsenal and Manchester United were involved in developing the system, Adidas said, which also draws from Formula 1 science. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for science
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  • Pavel Mintyukov signs contract extension with Ducks Defenseman Pavel Mintyukov has agreed to five-year contract extension worth $36 million with the Ducks, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told the Associated Press.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Known for his deep technical knowledge and signature milk punches, Gibson has brought that ingenuity to Lucky Star through his reserved cocktails, such as the cookies and cream made with rum, clarified milk tea and creme de cacao.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
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“Science.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/science. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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