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/ˈrɒkɪt ˈsaɪəns/ · rock·et sci·ence
noun
  1. The science or study of rockets and their design. The team of engineers spent years studying rocket science to perfect their spacecraft design.
  2. Anything overly complex, detailed or confusing. It's not rocket science, just follow the instructions and you'll be fine.

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Did you know? The phrase 'rocket science' has become a common idiom used to describe complex or difficult tasks, often implying that they require a high level of expertise or knowledge.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026