| discipline |
an area of study or learning. [1/7 definitions] |
| discover |
to learn or find out about through study or by observing. [1/2 definitions] |
| earth science |
Earth science is the study of the planet Earth. Earth science is especially interested in what the planet is composed of, its weather, and how the planet developed and continues to change over time. Many different sciences, such as geology and meteorology--the study of weather--are part of earth science. |
| ecology |
the scientific study of the relationships between living things and their environments. |
| economics |
(used with a singular verb) the study of how goods and services are produced and distributed. |
| economist |
a person who is an expert in the study of economics. |
| engineering |
the study and practice of using scientific and mathematical knowledge to do practical things. Knowledge of engineering is needed to design and build roads, bridges, tools, and machines. |
| evaluate |
to study carefully and judge. [1/2 definitions] |
| evaluation |
a careful study of something in order to judge it or measure it. [1/2 definitions] |
| fishery |
a place where fish are hatched to be used for study or to be released into larger bodies of water. [1/2 definitions] |
| frontier |
(sometimes plural) the part of a settlement, exploration, or field of study which is being newly discovered. [1/2 definitions] |
| geology |
the study of the physical structure of the earth and how it has changed over time. Geologists gain this knowledge by studying rocks. Some geologists study other planets. [1/2 definitions] |
| geometry |
the area of mathematics concerned with the study of shapes and objects. Geometry deals with the measurement and relation of angles, points, lines, planes, and solid figures. [1/2 definitions] |
| holiday |
a time of freedom from one's usual work or study. [1/2 definitions] |
| hypothesis |
a prediction or educated guess that can be tested and can be used to guide further study. |
| junior |
a student in the third year of study at a U.S. high school or college. [1/5 definitions] |
| law |
the science, study, or profession dealing with legal matters. [1/5 definitions] |
| learn |
to get to know or gain knowledge of through study or experience. [1/3 definitions] |
| learning |
knowledge gained through careful study or experience. |
| -logical |
a suffix that means "related to the study of." |
| -logy |
a suffix that means "the science or study of." |