scientific
adjective
sci·en·tif·ic
ˌsī-ən-ˈti-fik 
1
: of, relating to, or exhibiting the methods or principles of science
2
: conducted in the manner of science or according to results of investigation by science : practicing or using thorough or systematic methods
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scientific baby care
a scientific boxer
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The field has been caught between academic explorations lacking real-world applicability and consumer gadgets lacking scientific rigor.
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Thorsten Zander, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Among the supplies are food, fuel and a variety of hardware and scientific equipment, including two spacesuits.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 14 July 2025
What To Know Grok's new $200 million-maximum contract with the DOD will allow the latest iteration of the AI model, Grok 4, to assist in making government services faster and more efficient, and to address national security and scientific challenges, the company said Monday.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Will fly one scientific instrument awarded under NASA’s CLPS initiative.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2025
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Thorsten Zander, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Among the supplies are food, fuel and a variety of hardware and scientific equipment, including two spacesuits.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 14 July 2025
What To Know Grok's new $200 million-maximum contract with the DOD will allow the latest iteration of the AI model, Grok 4, to assist in making government services faster and more efficient, and to address national security and scientific challenges, the company said Monday.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Will fly one scientific instrument awarded under NASA’s CLPS initiative.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for scientific
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“Scientific.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scientific. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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scientific
adjective
sci·en·tif·ic
ˌsī-ən-ˈtif-ik
: of, relating to, or exhibiting the methods or rules of science
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scientific
adjective
sci·en·tif·ic
ˌsī-ən-ˈtif-ik
: of, relating to, or exhibiting the methods or principles of science
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