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Sciencing

//ˈsaɪənsɪŋ// noun, verb, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The active, hands-on process of exploration and discovery through which individuals (especially children) construct their own understanding of the natural world. uncountable

    "In a constructivist classroom, sciencing is valued over the mere memorization of facts."

  2. 2
    The act of applying the scientific method or technical skills to solve a problem, often in a creative or improvisational manner. informal, uncountable

    "We're going to have to do some serious sciencing to get this rover moving again."

  3. 3
    The systematic classification or study of a particular subject. rare, uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle of science form-of, participle, present
  2. 2
    To treat or analyze something using scientific principles. informal, transitive

    "The researchers began sciencing the data to find a hidden pattern."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From science + -ing. The verbal use of "science" dates back to the 19th century, with modern resurgence in educational and pop-culture contexts.

Etymology 2

From science + -ing. The verbal use of "science" dates back to the 19th century, with modern resurgence in educational and pop-culture contexts.

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