Researcher Meaning
/ɹɪˈsɜː.t͡ʃə/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounOne who researches.
Sentence Examples
The researcher suggested promising directions for treating the cancer.
He was a former university professor and researcher.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
A dedicated ____ at the university discovered a new method to purify water.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ spent five years collecting data in remote communities before publishing her findings.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English research Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzijos Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English researcher From research + -er.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Irregular bedtimes may disrupt healthy brain development in young children, according to a study of intelligence and sleeping habits. ¶ Going to bed at a different time each night affected girls more than boys, but both fared worse on mental tasks than children who had a set bedtime, researchers found."
— 2013 July 19, Ian Sample, “Irregular bedtimes may affect children's brains”, in The Guardian Weekly, volume 189, number 6, page 34:
"The Amazon is larger than the next two largest rainforests combined, according to Rhett Butler, a rainforest researcher and the CEO of Mongabay."
— 2021 June 22, Sam Romano, “Rainforests are under siege. Here’s what you should know.”, in CNN:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
A dedicated ____ at the university discovered a new method to purify water.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ spent five years collecting data in remote communities before publishing her findings.