Definitions for scientist
ˈsaɪ ən tɪstsci·en·tist

Princeton's WordNet(3.89 / 10 votes)Rate this definition:

1. scientist(noun)

   a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences

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1. scientist(Noun)

   One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

Origin: stem scientia with suffix -ist.

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1. Scientist(noun)

   one learned in science; a scientific investigator; one devoted to scientific study; a savant

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1. Scientist

   A scientist, in a broad sense, is one engaging in a systematic activity to acquire knowledge. In a more restricted sense, a scientist is an individual who uses the scientific method. The person may be an expert in one or more areas of science. This article focuses on the more restricted use of the word. Scientists perform research toward a more comprehensive understanding of nature, including physical, mathematical and social realms. Philosophy can be seen as a distinct activity, which is aimed towards a more comprehensive understanding of intangible aspects of reality and experience that cannot be physically measured. Scientists are also distinct from engineers, those who design, build and maintain devices for particular situations. When science is done with a goal toward practical utility, it is called applied science. An applied scientist may not be designing something in particular, but rather is conducting research with the aim of developing new technologies and practical methods. When science is done with an inclusion of intangible aspects of reality it is called natural philosophy.

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British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'scientist' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #4382

2. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'scientist' in Nouns Frequency: #836

How to pronounce scientist?

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   Alex

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   Daniel

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   Karen

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   Veena

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of scientist in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of scientist in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of scientist in a Sentence

1. Marc Edwards:

   A-List Actor But F-List Scientist.

2. Harrison Ford:

   Nothing shocks me. I'm a scientist.

3. Lindsey Graham:

   I'm not a scientist and I've got the grades to prove it.

4. Spencer Kelly:

   Ask a scientist, they will tell you language doesn’t exist.

5. Peter Turkson:

   Just because the pope is not a scientist does not mean he can't consult scientists.

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