plural of scimitar babbler

Any of various passerine birds of the genus Pomatorhinus and the former genus Jabouilleia (now included in Napothera), found in tropical Asia.

(derogatory, sciences) Synonym of science by press conference.

(derogatory, sciences) The practice by which scientists put an unusual focus on publicizing results of research in the media, often when they are unlikely to win the approval of the professional scientific community.

(US) Synonym of texturizing shears (UK)

(criminology) Someone who studies crime science, especially someone who does so professionally.

(criminology) Synonym of crime scientist

(criminology) The study of crime in order to find ways to prevent it.

(criminology) Synonym of crime science

(American spelling) Alternative spelling of behavioural science