noun
researcher
rih-SUR-chuh
noun
1
A person whose work involves carrying out careful investigation into a subject.
"The researcher spent years studying coral reef ecosystems."
How to Use Researcher
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who conducts research, often as a profession.
Common pairings
medical researcher
lead researcher
independent researcher
Word Forms
researchers plural
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Etymology
From research plus the agent ending -er.