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researcher

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of researcher

one who observes or studies by close examination and systematic inquiry

  • medical researchers reported some eye-opening findings on the effectiveness of statins in the reduction of LDL in the bloodstream
Synonyms of researcher

experimenter, investigator
Words Related to researcher

monitor, observer

empiric, empiricist, fact finder

field-worker

examiner, inspector

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