sciencing

Meanings

1. The active, hands-on process of exploration and discovery through which individuals (especially children) construct their own understanding of the natural world.
2. The act of applying the scientific method or technical skills to solve a problem, often in a creative or improvisational manner.
3. The systematic classification or study of a particular subject.

1. present participle of science
2. To treat or analyze something using scientific principles.

Etymology

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