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Definition scientific in American English

scientific adjective

adjective
/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
1

relating to science, or based on its methods

Example

scientific research/evidence/procedures

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a scientific truth/fact/claim

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scientific instruments

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2

done in an organized way

Example

There's nothing scientific about the process they use to select people.

Example

Modern archaeology is more scientific than in the past.

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Definition scientific in American English