English to English Dictionary

/ˈskɒl.ə.li ɪnˈvaɪ.rən.mənt/ [scholarly environment]

[noun] A setting or atmosphere characterized by academic inquiry, intellectual rigor, and the pursuit of knowledge.

/skuːl fʌnd/ [school fund]

[noun] A sum of money set aside or collected by an educational institution or a parent-teacher organization to finance specific school-related activities, equipment, or programs.

/ˈskuːlər/ [schooler]

[noun] A person who attends school; a student or pupil, especially of a specified age or type.

/ˈskuːmli/ [schoomly]

[adjective] Describing an environment or atmosphere that is simultaneously educational and exceptionally cozy, inviting, or informal.

/ˌsaɪˈfaɪ ˌɛsˈθɛtɪk/ [sci-fi aesthetic]

[noun] A visual style, design language, or cultural motif inspired by science fiction, typically featuring futuristic technology, sleek machinery, neon lights, space exploration themes, or dystopian elements.

/ˈsaɪ.əns/ [science]

[noun] The systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation, experimentation, and the testing of theories against the evidence obtained.

/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk ˈkælkjʊleɪtər/ [scientific calculator]

[noun] An electronic handheld device designed to perform complex mathematical, scientific, and engineering calculations, typically including functions for trigonometry, logarithms, and powers.

/ˈskɒfərz/ [scoffers]

[noun] Plural form of scoffer: people who deride, mock, or speak about someone or something in a way that shows disrespect or contempt.

/skoʊld/ [scold]

[verb] To rebuke or reprimand someone angrily or severely.

/ˈskoʊldɪŋ/ [scolding]

[noun] An act of rebuking or reprimanding someone severely.

/skɔːrtʃ/ [scorch]

[verb] To burn the surface of something with flame or heat, causing discoloration or damage.

/ˈskɔːrtʃɪz/ [scorches]

[verb] To burn the surface of something with flame or heat, causing discoloration or damage.

/skɔːr/ [score]

[noun] The number of points, goals, runs, etc., achieved by a team or competitor in a game or match.

/ˈskɔːr.bɔːrd/ [scoreboard]

[noun] A large board or electronic display that shows the score and other related statistics of a game or competitive event.

/ˈskɔːr.kɑːrd/ [scorecard]

[noun] A card or document used for recording the score or progress of a game, match, or the performance of an individual or organization against specific criteria.

/ˈskræbjʊləs/ [scrabulous]

[adjective] Resembling or characteristic of an online version of the board game Scrabble; informally used to describe something remarkably clever or enjoyable in a way reminiscent of word games.

/skrætʃ/ [scratch]

[verb] To rub or scrape the skin with one's fingernails or claws, usually to relieve itching.

/ˈskruːˌdraɪ.vər/ [screwdriver]

[noun] A hand tool with a shaped tip that fits into the head of a screw to turn it.