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researcher

 

[ rɪˈsɜːrtʃər ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

academic profession

A researcher is a person who dedicates their time to investigate and study various topics in order to discover new information or expand existing knowledge. Researchers typically work in universities, research institutions, or laboratories.

Synonyms

investigator, scholar, scientist

Examples of usage

  • Researchers in the field of medicine are constantly looking for new treatments for diseases.
  • The government has allocated funds for researchers to study the effects of climate change.
  • As a researcher, she published numerous papers in scientific journals.
  • Researcher's work often involves conducting experiments and analyzing data.
  • Many breakthroughs in technology have been made by dedicated researchers.

Translations

Translations of the word "researcher" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pesquisador

🇮🇳 शोधकर्ता

🇩🇪 Forscher

🇮🇩 peneliti

🇺🇦 дослідник

🇵🇱 badacz

🇯🇵 研究者 (kenkyūsha)

🇫🇷 chercheur

🇪🇸 investigador

🇹🇷 araştırmacı

🇰🇷 연구원 (yeonguwon)

🇸🇦 باحث

🇨🇿 výzkumník

🇸🇰 výskumník

🇨🇳 研究员 (yánjiūyuán)

🇸🇮 raziskovalec

🇮🇸 rannsakandi

🇰🇿 зерттеуші

🇬🇪 მკვლევარი (mkvlevari)

🇦🇿 tədqiqatçı

🇲🇽 investigador

Word origin

The term 'researcher' originated in the early 20th century, derived from the word 'research' which comes from the Old French word 'recercher', meaning 'seek out, search closely'. The concept of research has evolved over time, with researchers playing a crucial role in advancing knowledge in various fields.

See also: researchers, researching.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,263 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.