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COSI is an acronym that most commonly refers to the Center of Science and Industry, a hands‑on science museum located in downtown Columbus, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1964 as The Ohio Expo Center and World’s Fair, it opened to the public in 1969 and was later renamed COSI to emphasize its focus on interactive scientific exhibits. The museum features permanent galleries on topics such as space exploration, electricity, biology, and engineering, as well as rotating temporary exhibitions, an IMAX theater, and a planetarium. It serves an educational mission aimed at inspiring curiosity and learning among visitors of all ages, and it collaborates with schools, research institutions, and community organizations throughout the region.

In Italian, the word “così” (pronounced [koˈzi]) is an adverb meaning “so,” “thus,” or “in this way.” It is used both in everyday speech and literary contexts to describe manner or degree, and it frequently appears in idiomatic expressions such as “così come” (as, like) and “così è” (that’s how it is). The term also appears in titles of works of art and music, for example, the 1978 album “Così fan tutte” references Mozart’s opera with the same phrase, which translates as “Thus do they all.”

The abbreviation COSI can also denote other organizations, such as the Committee on Sustainable Investment, a European research network, and COSI (Computer Operating System Interface), a legacy term in early computing. In each case, the specific meaning is determined by the context in which the acronym appears.