Skinner

biographical name

Skin·​ner ˈski-nər How to pronounce Skinner (audio)
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B(urrhus) F(rederic) 1904–1990 American psychologist
Skinnerian adjective

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skinner

noun
skin·​ner ˈskin-ər How to pronounce skinner (audio)
1
: one that removes and processes or deals in skins, pelts, or hides
2
: a driver of draft animals
especially : mule skinner
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