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Definition of researcher

researcher

/ɹiˈsɝːtʃɚ/
re · search · er
Plural:researchers
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• noun

1

A person who carries out systematic academic, scientific, or professional investigation into a subject in order to discover facts, test hypotheses, or establish new conclusions.

Example

"The lead researcher presented the team's findings on renewable energy storage at the international conference."

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• Nearby Words

resealable
research
researchable
researcher
reseat
resecure
reseda

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from the verb 'research' (derived from Old French 'recerchier', meaning 'to seek out or examine closely') combined with the agentive suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Researcher. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/researcher
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