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researcher

[/rɪˈsɜːrtʃər/]
nounpl: researchers
pesquisador
1. A person who conducts systematic investigation and study to discover new information or reach new conclusions
The researcher spent years studying climate change patterns.
O pesquisador passou anos estudando padrões de mudança climática.
2. An academic or professional who works in a laboratory, university, or institution conducting experiments and analysis
Medical researchers are developing new treatments for the disease.
Pesquisadores médicos estão desenvolvendo novos tratamentos para a doença.
3. Someone employed to gather and analyze information for a specific purpose
Market researchers survey consumers to understand buying habits.
Pesquisadores de mercado entrevistam consumidores para entender hábitos de compra.
Synonyms
investigatorscholarscientistacademicanalyst

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pesquisador
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
pesquisador
Common in academic and scientific institutions
Rio de Janeiro
pesquisador
Standard usage in universities and research centers
Portugal
investigador
Preferred term in Portugal; pesquisador also acceptable in academic context

Related Idioms & Phrases

conduct research
carry out research
research and development (R&D)
in the field
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