Meaning & use
scientist
A person who studies or works in one or more of the natural or physical sciences.
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The scientist spent years researching how climate change affects coral reefs.
Young scientists presented their experiments at the school science fair.
A note on using this word
Scientist is a broad term; people often specify a field, such as 'biologist' or 'chemist,' for more precision.
Words with a similar meaning
researcher
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