"Big Science" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From the large commitments of money and resources, and the large media impact. Head templates: {{en-noun|-|head=Big Science}} Big Science (uncountable)
  1. Scientific research that is high-profile, large in scope, and so expensive that it requires government funding. Wikipedia link: Big Science Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Sciences Synonyms: big science Hypernyms: megascience
    Sense id: en-Big_Science-en-noun-8O15lqOB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry

Alternative forms

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