science

/ˈsaɪəns/

systematic study of the natural world

She pursued a career in science to understand the mysteries of the universe.

She chose science as a profession to explore natural phenomena.

formal

The systematic study of the natural world through observation and experimentation, aiming to understand and explain phenomena.

Modern science relies on peer-reviewed research to validate findings.

Current scientific progress depends on verified studies.

Science is often divided into natural, social, and formal sciences.

Collocations

natural sciencestudy of the physical worldsocial sciencestudy of human behavior and societiesscience fictiongenre of speculative literature

systematic approach to research

most advanced research

Use 'science' for systematic study, not for general knowledge.

In academic writing, 'science' refers to empirical research, not opinions.

From Old French 'science' (knowledge), from Latin 'scientia' (knowledge, skill), from 'scire' (to know).

Science is often contrasted with pseudoscience, which lacks rigorous methodology.

scientia

knowledge

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