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noun
The active, hands-on process of exploration and discovery through which individuals (especially children) construct their own understanding of the natural world.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Qualifier: early childhood education
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
The act of applying the scientific method or technical skills to solve a problem, often in a creative or improvisational manner.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal, uncountable
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
The systematic classification or study of a particular subject.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: rare, uncountable
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
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verb
present participle of science
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, participle, present
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verb
To treat or analyze something using scientific principles.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal, transitive
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History
From science + -ing. The verbal use of "science" dates back to the 19th century, with modern resurgence in educational and pop-culture contexts.
