science up
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Meaning · English
To develop or create in a scientific way
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
That is the calibre of person who, in the age of express delivery, is working on sciencing-up the plain cardboard box.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “science up” mean?
To develop or create in a scientific way
Is “science up” formal or informal?
science up is generally informal.