science
noun
a branch of knowledge or study dealing with a body of facts or truths systematically arranged and showing the operation of general laws.
sciences
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pluralof science.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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This may work in Cambridge, a global leader in life sciences, but it is not an option in much of the country.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
"A new generation of deep-science startups is translating breakthroughs into products and transforming fields such as life sciences, space, robotics and clean energy."
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
Resolving the drivers and context of the major evolutionary leap represented by early eukaryotes is one of the major outstanding questions in the life sciences.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 27, 2026
Social work, animal sciences as well as hospitality and administrative management also faced little exposure.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
As Kuhn pointed out over and over again, one of the central purposes of an education in the sciences is to hide this basic truth from the next generation of scientists.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
