| academy |
An academy is a school. Usually an academy is a private school. People have to pay to go to a private school. Some academies focus on a particular type of thing, such as art, music, military training, or science. Academies give special classes for these things. Some academies are regular schools for school children, and some academies give classes for adult students, especially in things like music, drama, or art. |
| aeronautics |
(used with a singular verb) a science that deals with making and flying aircraft. |
| agriculture |
the science and work of raising crops and farm animals; farming. |
| anatomy |
the science that studies the parts and structures of plants or animals. [1/2 definitions] |
| artificial intelligence |
an area of computer science that explores the ability of computers to think or have intelligence. Artificial intelligence is concerned with developing computer programs or computers that seem to use reason and make decisions. |
| astrology |
Astrology is the study of the influence that the movement of the stars and planets may have on people's lives. Most people don't consider astrology to be a true science, but many find it interesting. |
| astronomy |
the branch of science that studies the universe beyond the earth. |
| aviation |
the act, practice, or science of flying airplanes. |
| biology |
the science that studies the growth and life processes of living things. |
| botany |
the science that studies plants. Botany is a branch of biology. |
| B.S.1 |
a college degree earned in a science, such as biology or chemistry, after four years of study. "B.S." is an abbreviation of "Bachelor of Science." |
| chemical |
of or having to do with the science of chemistry. [1/3 definitions] |
| chemistry |
the science that studies the form and function of basic elements and their compounds. [1/2 definitions] |
| chemotherapy |
the science or practice of treating disease by using chemicals. |
| civilize |
to bring education and training to, especially in the arts, science, and government. |
| computer science |
the science and study of computers, including how they are made and how they work. |
| earth science |
Earth science is the study of the planet Earth. Earth science is especially interested in what the planet is composed of, its weather, and how the planet developed and continues to change over time. Many different sciences, such as geology and meteorology--the study of weather--are part of earth science. |
| electronics |
(used with a singular verb) the science that is concerned with the flow of electrons and their uses. |
| ever |
When you wonder how you can ever pass your science test, it means that you wonder how you are going to pass the test at all. [1/3 definitions] |
| first |
The first is the person or thing that comes before all others in a series. If you were the first of all your friends to see the new science fiction movie, it means you saw it before anyone else saw it. [1/5 definitions] |
| formula |
A formula is a group of words or symbols that are used to express a rule or standard way of doing or finding out something. Formulas are often used to find the answer to a problem, especially a math or science problem. [1/4 definitions] |