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Researcher

🇬🇧 UK /["/rɪˈsɜːtʃə(r)//ˈriːsɜːtʃə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈriːsɜːrtʃər//rɪˈsɜːrtʃər/"]/

Meaning of Researcher

a person who studies something carefully and tries to discover new facts about it

In simple words: A person who studies a subject to find new information.

Researcher in a sentence

• European researchers say olive oil could help prevent cancer.
• Researchers found there was no evidence of an increased risk of infection.
• The study was carried out by researchers at Bristol University.
• a **leading researcher** in the field of artificial intelligence
• researchers in psychology

How to use Researcher

Use in both academic and professional contexts. More formal than 'scientist', but can be used casually. Avoid in very casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

researcher + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'searcher' finding new facts.

Related words

Collocations with Researcher

• experienced
• leading
• prominent
• group
• team
• analyse/​analyze something
• compare something and something
• examine something
• researchers in the field

Synonyms for Researcher

• scholar
• scientist
• investigator
• analyst
• examiner

Opposites of Researcher

• amateur
• novice

Common mistakes with Researcher

• Confused with 'research' as a verb or noun.
• Using 'researcher' in informal settings when a simpler term like 'worker' would be better.
• Assuming all researchers work in labs; they can work in various fields.

Frequently asked questions about Researcher

What does Researcher mean?

A person who studies a subject to find new information.

What is the definition of Researcher?

a person who studies something carefully and tries to discover new facts about it

How do you use Researcher in a sentence?

European researchers say olive oil could help prevent cancer.

Can you give another example of Researcher?

Researchers found there was no evidence of an increased risk of infection.

What are synonyms for Researcher?

Common alternatives include scholar, scientist, investigator, analyst, examiner.

What is the opposite of Researcher?

Opposite meanings include amateur, novice.

What words go with Researcher?

It commonly pairs with experienced, leading, prominent, group, team, analyse/​analyze something, compare something and something, examine something, researchers in the field.

What are common mistakes when using Researcher?

Confused with 'research' as a verb or noun. Using 'researcher' in informal settings when a simpler term like 'worker' would be better. Assuming all researchers work in labs; they can work in various fields.

How do you pronounce Researcher?

US: /["/ˈriːsɜːrtʃər//rɪˈsɜːrtʃər/"]/, UK: /["/rɪˈsɜːtʃə(r)//ˈriːsɜːtʃə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Researcher?

Use in both academic and professional contexts. More formal than 'scientist', but can be used casually. Avoid in very casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Researcher?

"Researcher" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.