(sciences, strictly) A mathematical science, i.e. a field of science such as mathematics or mathematical physics which is capable of perfectly exact results based on rigorously formal methods.

A scientist who specializes in a social science such as psychology, economics, or political science.

(zoology) Having the outer feathers by far the longest, the others decreasing regularly to the median ones.

An area with a collection of buildings dedicated to scientific research on a business footing.

(sciences) Science as applied to practical problems (applications), such as engineering and the advancement of technology.

Pieced together from several sources; cut-and-paste.

(vulgar, slang) A lesbian.

Dated form of scimitar.

(computing, sciences) The use of computing to solve scientific and engineering problems, especially by means of simulation, or the construction of mathematical models of physical, chemical or biological processes

plural of philosophy of science