Researcher — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /(ˌ)kō-ˈrē-ˌsər-chər/ (noun) /ˈä-(ˌ)pō/ (noun)

Meaning & Definition of Researcher

Researcher (verb)

  1. to study or investigate carefully
  2. to do research for
  3. to engage in research

Researcher (noun)

  1. one that engages in research with another
  2. research into the size, location, and makeup of a product market
  3. damaging information about a political candidate that is gathered and used or made public usually by an opponent's camp

Researcher (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. one who observes or studies by close examination and systematic inquiry

    "medical researchers reported some eye-opening findings on the effectiveness of statins in the reduction of LDL in the bloodstream"

    similar: experimenter, investigator
    related: monitor, observer, empiric, empiricist, fact finder, field-worker, examiner, inspector

Related Entry: Research (verb)

Research is a different word from Researcher. The synonyms below are for research, not for researcher.

  1. to search through or into

    "researched the public record for more information about her great-grandparents"

    similar: delve (into), dig (into), examine, explore, inquire (into), investigate, look (into), probe, check into, check up on
    related: inspect, sift, study, view, browse, cruise, peruse, scan, skim (through), surf, thumb (through), reinvestigate

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Researcher

The most common words with a similar meaning to Researcher:

experimenter, investigator

Related Words for Researcher

monitor, observer, empiric, empiricist, fact finder, field-worker, examiner, inspector

Word Forms of Researcher

Inflections: researched, researching, researches, coresearchers, co-researchers

Derived words: researchable (adjective), researcher (noun), market researcher (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Researcher

shortened from opposition research, with assimilation to -o:1

First known use: 1588t

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Researcher

Words & Phrases Containing Researcher

coresearcher

Frequently Asked Questions about Researcher

What does "Researcher" mean?

"Researcher" means to study or investigate carefully. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to study or investigate carefully.

What is another word for "Researcher"?

Other words for "Researcher" include experimenter and investigator. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Researcher" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Researcher"?

There are 10 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Researcher". Common alternatives include experimenter and investigator.

How do you use "Researcher" in a sentence?

Examples of "Researcher" in a sentence: "medical researchers reported some eye-opening findings on the effectiveness of statins in the reduction of LDL in the bloodstream".

Is "Researcher" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Researcher" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Researcher" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A2-level word, "Researcher" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+.

How do you pronounce "Researcher"?

"Researcher" is pronounced /(ˌ)kō-ˈrē-ˌsər-chər/ as a noun and /ˈä-(ˌ)pō/ as a noun.

What is the origin of the word "Researcher"?

"Researcher" comes from shortened from opposition research, with assimilation to -o:1. First known use: 1588t.