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Associate of Science

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[uh-soh-shee-it uhv sahy-uhns] / əˈsoʊ ʃi ɪt əv ˈsaɪ əns /

noun

  1. a two-year associate's degree granted by junior and community colleges for studies in science or math, as biology, computer science, or engineering. A.S.

Etymology

Origin of Associate of Science

First recorded in 1950–55

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