English to English Dictionary

Scheme

A large-scale systematic plan or arrangement for attaining some object or putting a particular idea into effect.

Schilling

The former monetary unit and currency of Austria prior to the introduction of the euro.

Scholar

A specialist in a particular branch of study, especially the humanities.

Sci-Fi and Fantasy

A combined literary, cinematic, and gaming super-genre encompassing both science fiction and fantasy works.

Science fiction and fantasy

A combined genre of speculative fiction that encompasses both futuristic, scientifically plausible themes and magical, supernatural, or imaginary elements.

Scientific principle

A fundamental truth, law, or assumption about the natural world that has been repeatedly tested and confirmed through the scientific method.

Scorching

Very hot; burning.

Score

The number of points, goals, runs, etc., achieved in a game or competition.

Scramble

A hurried and disorderly climb or advance.

Screech

A loud, harsh, piercing cry or sound, typically characteristic of intense fear, pain, excitement, or sudden mechanical friction.

Scriptwriter

A person who writes scripts for films, television programs, stage plays, or video games.

Scrum

An agile framework for managing complex knowledge work, with an initial emphasis on software development.