Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
science
noun
/ˈsaɪəns/
Definition
Science is the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experimentation.
Examples
- She has a degree in environmental science.
- Science helps us understand how things work in the world around us.
- Many scientific discoveries have changed the course of history.
Meaning
The term science refers to a methodical enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe.
Synonyms
- knowledge
- study
- discipline
- field
- research
