sciencing

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/ˈsaɪənsɪŋ/

noun

The active, hands-on process of exploration and discovery through which individuals (especially children) construct their own understanding of the natural world.

“We're going to have to do some serious sciencing to get this rover moving again.”

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Meanings

nounsciencing (uncountable)
  1. uncountableearly childhood educationThe active, hands-on process of exploration and discovery through which individuals (especially children) construct their own understanding of the natural world.

    In a constructivist classroom, sciencing is valued over the mere memorization of facts.

  2. informaluncountableThe act of applying the scientific method or technical skills to solve a problem, often in a creative or improvisational manner.

    We're going to have to do some serious sciencing to get this rover moving again.

  3. rareuncountableThe systematic classification or study of a particular subject.
verb
  1. participlepresentpresent participle of science
  2. informaltransitiveTo treat or analyze something using scientific principles.

    The researchers began sciencing the data to find a hidden pattern.

Origin

From science + -ing. The verbal use of "science" dates back to the 19th century, with modern resurgence in educational and pop-culture contexts.

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APA

sciencing. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sciencing

MLA

“sciencing.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sciencing. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “sciencing,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sciencing.

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