Associate of Science
[ uh-soh-shee-ituhv sahy-uhns ]
noun
a two-year associate's degree granted by junior and community colleges for studies in science or math, as biology, computer science, or engineering. Abbreviation: A.S.
Compare Meanings
Click for a side-by-side comparison of meanings. Use the word comparison feature to learn the differences between similar and commonly confused words.
Origin of Associate of Science
1First recorded in 1950–55
- Also called As·so·ci·ate in Sci·ence .
Words Nearby Associate of Science
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Browse