scientist

noun

sci·en·tist | \ ˈsī-ən-tist

Definition of scientist

1 : a person learned in science and especially natural science : a scientific investigator

2 capitalized : christian scientist

Examples of scientist in a Sentence

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The image of the black hole shows a ring of light surrounding a dark circle, confirming scientists' theories about their massive force. — Ineye Komonibo, Marie Claire, "We Know What a Black Hole Looks Like for the First Time," 10 Apr. 2019 That can tell scientists something about how black holes form and grow together, which can in turn yield insights into the evolution of stars. — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, "Physicists detected gravitational waves from four new black-hole mergers," 3 Dec. 2018 Though black hole/neutron star pairings are rare, observing even a few could give scientists their most accurate value yet for the rate of expansion, Vitale and Chen say. — Jeremy C. Fox, BostonGlobe.com, "Harvard, MIT scientists propose new method to measure universe’s expansion," 11 July 2018 The resulting tensions within the NIH have pitted the office of the agency’s director, Francis Collins, against an internal NIH committee of 24 scientists, who are raising questions over the freedom... — Thomas M. Burton, WSJ, "NIH Blocks Two Doctors From Speaking Out to Investigators," 28 Apr. 2019 In addition to scientists, those displaying concern include the global insurance industry. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "The World's Waves Are Getting Bigger, Scientists Say," 26 Apr. 2019 The scientists, educators, and business execs leading the way. — Marie Claire, "Welcome to the ABCs of CBD," 11 Apr. 2019 Now, scientists are thinking beyond one small step on the lunar surface and looking at possibilities for sustained life there—led by good design. — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, "Is This Inflatable City What Life Would Look Like on the Moon?," 11 Apr. 2019 Women@NASA offers an out-of-this world program to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators through a virtual mentoring project. — Shannon Willoby, Redbook, "Why Girls Need More Mentors in STEM," 8 Mar. 2019

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