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scientist

Pronunciation: [ˈsaɪəntɪst]

Word

Learn how to use scientist in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “profession”

(noun) a scientist is a person who studies things using careful methods. They try to understand how the world works by asking questions and doing experiments.

Example

The scientist discovered a new type of plant that can grow in the desert.

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The scientist did not find any answers to the tough questions they were studying.

Example

What kind of scientist do you want to be when you grow up?

Context: “field of study”

(noun) a scientist can also refer to someone who works in a specific branch of science, like biology or chemistry, to learn more about that area and help make new discoveries.

Example

The biologist, a type of scientist, studied how animals interact with their environment.

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The scientist in the chemistry lab never got to explore the biology of the living creatures.

Example

Which scientist has made the biggest impact on our understanding of space?

How to pronounce scientist

Pronunciation: [ˈsaɪəntɪst]

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