Definition of "scientist"

Kid-friendly meaning of scientist, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "scientist" mean?

scientist (noun) — a person who studies nature and finds out how things work.

Part of speechNoun Syllables3 (sci·en·tist)

Example sentences using "scientist"

Grade K–2
The scientist did a test.
Grade 3–5
The scientist looked through the microscope and was surprised by what she saw on the slide.
Grade 6–8
A working scientist spends most of their time reading, writing grant proposals, and analyzing data — and only a fraction actually running the experiments most people picture.

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