"little science" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: By contrast to Big Science. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} little science (uncountable)
  1. Synonym of small science Tags: uncountable Synonyms: small science [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-little_science-en-noun-gIN76uxZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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