# scientist

/ˈsaɪəntɪst/ (US) · /sˈaɪəntɪst/ (UK) · CEFR A1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/scientist
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

a person who studies the natural world to understand how things work. They use facts and tests to find new information.

For teachers: an expert who conducts systematic research or investigation to acquire knowledge in a natural or physical science.

## Examples

- The scientist looks at the cells through a microscope.
- After years of research, the scientist published a paper explaining how the new medicine helps patients recover faster.
- While many people assume a scientist spends all day in a laboratory, much of their work involves analyzing data and peer-reviewing the findings of other researchers in their field.

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