as in knowledge
a body of facts learned by study or experience
the science of medicine grew tremendously in the course of the 19th century
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Consequently, the demand for qualified professionals is growing, which makes data science an appealing choice for those who plan a career in IT.
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Alexandra Harbert, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
Set the science agenda As an advisory committee to the CDC, the panel relies on support from CDC employees.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 15 Feb. 2025
Did ancient peoples understand much about the science of auroras and what really caused them?
—Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Feb. 2025
The Tapestry approach includes a little marketing and product magic mixed with the science of big data and artificial intelligence.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 6 Feb. 2025
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Alexandra Harbert, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
Set the science agenda As an advisory committee to the CDC, the panel relies on support from CDC employees.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 15 Feb. 2025
Did ancient peoples understand much about the science of auroras and what really caused them?
—Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Feb. 2025
The Tapestry approach includes a little marketing and product magic mixed with the science of big data and artificial intelligence.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Science.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/science. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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