researcher
US /ˈrisɚtʃɚ/
Definition
a scientist who devotes himself to doing research
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The researcher presented her findings at the international conference.
Word Family
Synonyms
- investigatora scientist who devotes himself to doing research
- scientista person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
- scholara learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
Collocations
- Easy talk with a science researcherto talk with a science researcher, meaning to exchange thoughts; talk with
- Medium hire an experienced market researcherto hire an experienced market researcher, meaning to engage or hire for work
- Hard postdoctoral researcher publishing seminal papersdescribing postdoctoral researcher publishing seminal papers (a grant that funds postdoctoral study or research)
- Very Hard indefatigable medical researchers hunting for curesdescribing indefatigable medical researchers hunting for cures (showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality)
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.