Phrase guide
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noun
Scientific research that is high-profile, large in scope, and so expensive that it requires government funding.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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noun
Alternative form of Big Science.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative, uncountable
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noun
scientific research that requires massive capital investment but is expected to yield very significant results
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: scientific research, research project
History
From the large commitments of money and resources, and the large media impact.
