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STEM

STEM

Meaning of STEM

science group

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British English/ˈstɛm/
American English/ˈstɛm/
Russian transcription[stɛm dʲɪsˈtsiplʲinɨ]
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STEM with Russian translation

STEM usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Школа поддерживает STEM-дисциплины и клубы для практических экспериментов.

The school promotes STEM clubs for hands-on experiments.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Проект по садоводству использовал знания STEM-дисциплин для измерения роста растений.

The gardening project used STEM ideas to measure plant growth.

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STEM belongs to the topic "Subjects". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

STEMSTEM-дисциплины
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

STEM synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between STEM / science / natural sciences / technology / engineering / mathematics

🇬🇧English
STEM

Identical term — umbrella label for science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines.

B2Very Often

The university expanded its STEM programs last year.

Университет расширил свои STEM-программы в прошлом году.

🇬🇧English

Broader concept and a component of STEM; covers natural and formal sciences.

B2Very Often

She studied science before specialising in engineering.

Она изучала науки, прежде чем специализироваться на инженерии.

🇬🇧English

Subset of science focusing on the physical world (biology, chemistry, physics) — part of STEM.

B2Often

The school strengthened its natural sciences labs.

Школа укрепила лаборатории по естественным наукам.

🇬🇧English

A component of STEM; often denotes applied tools, IT and practical solutions.

B2Very Often

Investment in new technology transformed the lab.

Инвестиции в новые технологии преобразили лабораторию.

🇬🇧English

A specific discipline/profession within STEM, focused on designing and building systems.

B2Very Often

He works in civil engineering on bridge projects.

Он работает в гражданском строительстве над проектами мостов.

🇬🇧English

Academic discipline — a component of STEM; the formal term corresponding to 'math'.

B2Very Often

Mathematics is essential for engineering studies.

Математика необходима для инженерных специальностей.

M
🇬🇧English
math

Colloquial American form of 'mathematics'; same content, less formal.

B2Very Often

I'm better at math than at history.

Я лучше разбираюсь в математике, чем в истории.

🇬🇧English

Similar to STEM but includes 'Arts' — an expanded concept emphasizing creativity.

B2Rarely

The school introduced a STEAM week to combine art with coding.

Школа провела STEAM‑неделю, чтобы объединить искусство и программирование.

A
🇬🇧English
applied sciences

Emphasises practical application of scientific knowledge; partially overlaps with STEM subjects.

B2Rarely

The faculty of applied sciences partnered with local companies.

Факультет прикладных наук установил партнёрство с местными компаниями.

🇬🇧English

A specific discipline within technology/informatics — commonly considered part of STEM.

B2Very Often

She studied computer science and now develops software.

Она изучала информатику и теперь разрабатывает программное обеспечение.

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🇬🇧English
physical sciences

Subset of natural sciences focusing on physics and chemistry; part of STEM.

B2Rarely

The department of physical sciences runs advanced lab courses.

Кафедра физических наук проводит продвинутые лабораторные курсы.

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How to pronounce STEM and what this word means

STEM translation: STEM-дисциплины. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce STEM

/ˈstɛm/

STEM translation

STEM-дисциплины

STEM examples

The school promotes STEM clubs for hands-on experiments.

STEM transcription

/ˈstɛm/, /ˈstɛm/

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STEM meaning: what does it mean?

science group

STEM pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

STEM is pronounced as /ˈstɛm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

STEM definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The school promotes STEM clubs for hands-on experiments. Translation: Школа поддерживает STEM-дисциплины и клубы для практических экспериментов.

Is STEM part of Garden and Plants vocabulary?

Yes, STEM (STEM-дисциплины) can be learned in the Garden and Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is STEM part of Subjects vocabulary?

Yes, STEM (STEM-дисциплины) can be learned in the Subjects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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