Cool MateResearcher
UK /["/rɪˈsɜːtʃə(r)//ˈriːsɜːtʃə(r)/"]/US /["/ˈriːsɜːrtʃər//rɪˈsɜːrtʃər/"]/
Definition
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.
Examples
- 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
Usage notes
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.
Collocations
- experienced
- leading
- prominent
- group
- team
- analyse/analyze something
- compare something and something
- examine something
- researchers in the field
Synonyms
- scholar
- scientist
- investigator
- analyst
- examiner
Antonyms
- amateur
- novice
Common mistakes
- 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.