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sciences

/ˈsaɪənsɪz/

Meanings
noun
A particular discipline or branch of learning, especially one dealing with measurable or systematic principles rather than intuition or natural ability.

Examples :

"Of course in my opinion Social Studies is more of a science than an art."
science education

Related Words

Illustration traditionally

traditionally adverb

/tɹəˈdɪʃənli/

In a traditional manner.

"My family traditionally celebrates birthdays with a big meal. "

Illustration mathematics

mathematics noun

/mæθ(ə)ˈmætɪks/

An abstract representational system used in the study of numbers, shapes, structure, change and the relationships between these concepts.

"Mathematics helps us understand the relationship between different shapes in our daily lives. "

Illustration engineering

engineering verb

/ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə.ɹɪŋ/

To design, construct or manage something as an engineer.

"The students are engineering a new system for managing their study group projects. "

Illustration experiments

experiments noun

/ɪkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənts/

A test under controlled conditions made to either demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy of something previously untried.

"The students conducted several experiments in the science lab to test their theory about plant growth. "

Illustration technologies

technologies noun

/tɛkˈnɒlədʒiz/ /tɛkˈnɑlədʒiz/

The organization of knowledge for practical purposes.

"Modern farming relies on various technologies, such as GPS-guided tractors and automated irrigation systems, to increase efficiency. "

Illustration particular

particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

Illustration thermodynamics

thermodynamics noun

/ˌθɜːrmoʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/ /ˌθɝːmoʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/

The science of the conversions between heat and other forms of energy.

""Understanding thermodynamics helps engineers design more efficient engines that convert heat into motion." "

Illustration disciplines

disciplines noun

/ˈdɪsəplɪnz/ /ˈdɪsɪplɪnz/

A controlled behaviour; self-control.

"Sentence: Learning good time management requires disciplines to avoid procrastination. "

Illustration specifically

specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

Illustration discipline

discipline noun

/ˈdɪ.sə.plɪn/

A controlled behaviour; self-control.

"Maintaining good discipline in class is essential for learning. "

Illustration collectively

collectively adverb

/kəˈlɛktɪvli/ /kəˈlɛktɪli/

In a collective manner; viewed together as a whole; to be treated as a single unit, rather than the items that make up the collection separately.

"The students, collectively, decided to postpone the project until next week. "

Illustration understanding

understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "