science

noun
UK: /ˈsaɪəns/
US: /ˈsaɪəns/

  1. The study of the world based on experiments and evidence.

    1. Science is my favorite subject in school now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The science behind climate change is increasingly alarming and complex. [ ] [ ]

  2. A particular branch of science, like biology or physics.

    1. I want to study computer science at university. [ ] [ ]
    2. Environmental science is crucial for understanding ecological problems. [ ] [ ]

  3. Knowledge about the world, especially based on facts learned through experiments.

    1. We learned some interesting science facts today. [ ] [ ]
    2. Modern medical science has drastically improved healthcare outcomes. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

study discipline research field knowledge

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "science" in English means: The study of the world based on experiments and evidence., A particular branch of science, like biology or physics., Knowledge about the world, especially based on facts learned through experiments..

The phonetic transcription of "science" is /ˈsaɪəns/ in British English and /ˈsaɪəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "science": study, discipline, research, field, knowledge.

Example usage of "science": "Science is my favorite subject in school now.". More examples on the page.