sciencing
Word-form referencesscience
Pronunciations
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/ˈsaɪənsɪŋ/
Noun
The active, hands-on process of exploration and discovery through which individuals (especially children) construct their own understanding of the natural world.
Usage- Uncountable
- Examples
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In a constructivist classroom, sciencing is valued over the mere memorization of facts.
The act of applying the scientific method or technical skills to solve a problem, often in a creative or improvisational manner.
Usage- Informal
- Uncountable
- Examples
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We're going to have to do some serious sciencing to get this rover moving again.
The systematic classification or study of a particular subject.
Usage- Rare
- Uncountable
Verb
To treat or analyze something using scientific principles.
Usage- Informal
- Transitive
- Examples
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The researchers began sciencing the data to find a hidden pattern.