Scientist

Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪəntɪst/

Scientist (noun)

  1. A person who studies the natural world or human behaviour to learn how things work.
  2. A person who does experiments, collects data, and uses evidence to explain scientific questions.
  3. A trained expert who focuses on one area of science and builds knowledge in that area.

Examples

  • The scientist studies facts to understand how things work.
  • A scientist checks evidence before making a conclusion.