A scientist is a person who studies the natural world. Scientists use their observations and experiments to learn about the world around them. They ask questions, make predictions, and test their ideas.
Scientists can work in many different fields, such as physics, chemistry, biology, and astronomy. They can also work in different settings, such as universities, government agencies, and private companies.
Scientists are important because they help us to understand the world around us. They also develop new technologies that improve our lives.
Marie Curie was a scientist.
Noun:
a person who engages in scientific study and research.
The word "scientist" was coined by the English philosopher and historian of science William Whewell in 1834.
The word "scientist" is a hybrid word, consisting of the Latin word "scientia" (meaning "knowledge") and the suffix "-ist" (meaning "one who").
The first recorded use of the word "scientist" in English was in 1834, in an anonymous review of Whewell's book "The History of the Inductive Sciences".
What is a scientist?
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