experimenter

Definition of experimenternext
as in researcher
one who observes or studies by close examination and systematic inquiry a psychology experimenter doing research into the sources of panic attacks

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Recent Examples of experimenter The experimenters flew four satellites in close formation through Starlink’s orbital domain to gain some insight into how two satellite constellations might avoid each other. Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2026 But Wolf and Konkoly, my experimenters, who both track their own dreams closely, are paying more attention than most of us. Veronique Greenwood, Time, 18 Aug. 2026 For once, the experimenters knew the identity and quantity of every molecule the fly was receiving. Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2026 Now, finally, the boldest experimenters can take advantage of walls that move at the touch of a button, precision lifts, rooms that shrink and expand, projected images that can be glued to moving surfaces. Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026 The research team led by Schlamminger performed a completely blind analysis, randomizing the values of the masses used to prevent experimenter bias. Big Think, 6 May 2026 The flagellar motor was discovered by the late Howard Berg, an ingenious experimenter who spent most of his career at Harvard. Quanta Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026 Then, an experimenter presented the bonobo with two empty, transparent cups and pretended to pour juice from an empty pitcher into each cup. Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026 Anthropic’s experimenters were not thrilled. Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experimenter
researcher
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  • Bacteria become switches The researchers used Pantoea agglomerans, a bacterium commonly found on plants and other surfaces.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The researchers found that when popular artists released albums, there would also be an increase in general phone usage, and one reason may be because people are looking to stream the album on their phones.
    Diana Anos, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

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“Experimenter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experimenter. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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