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Scientist

/sˈaɪəntɪst/
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(noun) One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

The scientist maintained that the theory should be tested through experiments.
The scientist insisted on proceeding with the research.
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The ____ spent years in the laboratory developing a vaccine for the tropical disease.

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