Used in a Sentence

archaeology

How to use archaeology in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for archaeology.

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Quick take

the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of archaeology gathered in one view.

noun

the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for archaeology.

noun

the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures

Example sentences

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I've done a lot of "code archaeology" before and some since, and this is the first time I decided a code base was a total loss with no insurance.

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When I was a kid I was passionate about history and archaeology, then I discovered computers.

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Now archaeology is demolishing another sacred belief: that human history over the past million years has been a long tale of progress.

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With how archaeology evolved as a field and the current black market, it is not surprising to have an anonymous source for an historical artifact.

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Recent archaeology is finding that the societies in the Americas were way more complex and interconnected than most of us understand.

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> In practice, forensic accounting is roughly as interesting as archaeology.

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In practice, forensic accounting is roughly as interesting as archaeology.

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My mother who studied archaeology told me that her professor said it once up-front that when they don't have any clue what purpose something served, it's often labelled as used for religious reasons.

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They exceeded almost all universities and archaeology units in the UK on an individual institution basis for output and quality of work.

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"Science, astronomy, biology and archaeology -- all advanced culture -- cannot happen without the critical mass of population provided by cities, fed by agriculture.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use archaeology in a sentence?

I've done a lot of "code archaeology" before and some since, and this is the first time I decided a code base was a total loss with no insurance.

What does archaeology mean?

the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures

What part of speech is archaeology?

archaeology is commonly used as noun.