researcher
|re/search/er|
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/rɪˈsɜːrtʃər/
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/rɪˈsɜːtʃə/
scientific investigator
Etymology
Etymology Information
'researcher' originates from the Old French word 'recherche,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'chercher' meant 'to search.'
Historical Evolution
'recherche' transformed into the Middle English word 'research,' and eventually became the modern English word 'researcher.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to search again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who conducts studies.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who conducts scientific or academic studies to discover new information or reach new understandings.
The researcher presented her findings at the conference.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35