Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of researcher
"The researchers at the lab spent weeks analyzing the new data before publishing their findings."
In plain English: Researchers are people who study things to find out new facts and answers.
"Researchers spent months studying the effects of climate change on local wildlife."
Derived from the Old French recherchier, this term combines the prefix re- (again) with cherchier (to seek), originally meaning to search again or investigate thoroughly. It entered English in the 16th century as a plural noun referring to those who engage in systematic study.