military science
Americannoun
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the study of the causative factors and tactical principles of warfare.
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an academic course dealing with these factors and principles.
Etymology
Origin of military science
First recorded in 1820–30
Example Sentences
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Matthew Savill, director of military science at Rusi think tank, believes lifting restrictions would offer two main benefits to Ukraine.
From BBC • Sep. 11, 2024
The hottest thing in military science at the moment is cloaking technology — super-stealth, or Harry Potter’s cloak of invisibility for those at the back of the class.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2024
He later returned as a professor of military science.
From New York Times • May 9, 2023
In military science we have concepts such as the operational art of war, the principles of war and so on.
From Salon • Oct. 11, 2022
From 4 P.M. into the evening, I was lectured on military science by Colonel Tadesse, who was also assistant commissioner of police and had been instrumental in foiling a recent coup attempt against the emperor.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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