1 C1 idiomatic informal
To improve or enhance something by applying scientific knowledge or evidence-based methods.
"She decided to science up her training routine after reading several studies on athletic performance."
separable
science up
C1 informal separable transitive
To apply scientific thinking, research, or methodology to something in order to improve or validate it.
In plain English
To make something more scientific or to use science to make something better.
What does "science up" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Very informal and relatively rare. Often used humorously or casually, especially in online discourse, podcasts, or pop-science contexts. Not found in formal academic writing.
Words that pair with "science up"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
approach training diet process routine plan
How to conjugate "science up"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
science up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
sciences up
he/she/it
Past simple
scienced up
yesterday
Past participle
scienced up
have + pp
-ing form
sciencing up
continuous
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