metascience

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noun

The science of science: the use of scientific methodology to study science itself, with the goal of improving the quality and efficiency of research.

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Meanings

nounmetascience (uncountable)
  1. uncountablesciencesThe science of science: the use of scientific methodology to study science itself, with the goal of improving the quality and efficiency of research.

Origin

From meta- + science.

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APA

metascience. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/metascience

MLA

“metascience.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/metascience. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “metascience,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/metascience.

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