researcher
/ɹɪˈsɜː.t͡ʃə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: researchers
Meaning · English
One who researches.
Noun
Examples
Irregular bedtimes may disrupt healthy brain development in young children, according to a study of intelligence and sleeping habits. ¶ Going to bed at a different time each night affected girls more than boys, but both fared worse on mental tasks than children who had a set bedtime, researchers fou
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “researcher” mean?
One who researches.
Is “researcher” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.