noun
researcher
Someone who systematically investigates a subject.
The researcher compares water samples from several nearby lakes.
Etymology
Researcher adds -er to research, systematic investigation. The noun identifies the person who carries out that sustained search for knowledge.
More examples
- Researchers interview shoppers to learn why they choose certain brands.
- A researcher found letters that shed light on the town's history.
- The medical researcher tests whether the treatment improves sleep.
Forms
researcher · researchers
research verb — To investigate a subject carefully and systematically.
Similar words
- investigator
- Often examines specific incidents, crimes, or disputed facts.
- scholar
- Usually studies an academic subject through reading and analysis.