The observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanation of phenomena, A systematic method or body of knowledge in a given area, Knowledge gained by systematic observation, experiment, and reasoning; knowledge co”rdinated, arranged, and systematized; also, the prosecution of truth as thus known, both in the abstract and as a historical development, verb_ transitive To cause to become versed in science; to make skilled; to instruct, transitive verb_ rare To cause to become versed in science; to make skilled; to instruct
A change effected by innovating; a change in customs; something new, and contrary to established customs, manners, or rites, the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new, A novel change in practice or method; something new introduced into established arrangements of any kind; an unwonted or experimental variation