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1. Study of the physical and natural world using theoretical models and data from experiments or observation
    
2. A particular branch of scientific knowledge
   "the science of genetics";
   - scientific discipline
    
3. Ability to produce solutions in some problem domain
   "the sweet science of pugilism";
   - skill
    
4. Research into questions posed by scientific theories and hypotheses
   - scientific research, research project

Derived forms: sciences

Type of: ability, bailiwick, discipline, field, field of study, power, research, study, subject, subject area, subject field

Part of: scientific knowledge

Encyclopedia: Science, Technology & Human Values