applied scientist
- noun
- /əˈplaɪd ˈsaɪəntɪst/
- Specialized
:
científico aplicado
- And prehistoric cooks were certainly among the world's first applied scientists.
Examples
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As an applied scientist, she focuses on using her research to improve environmental sustainability.
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Applied scientists develop innovative solutions to complex problems in various fields, such as healthcare and engineering.
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Or some scientists are applied scientists, let's say engineers or something, say sure, I guess I'll take a chance and I'll sign that agreement.
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The applied scientist used her expertise in biology to create a new method for growing crops more efficiently.
Synonyms
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2.1
A person who studies science and does experiments to find new facts
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3.2
A person who designs, builds and fixes machines or structures
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6.0
A person who uses science to solve practical problems in industry or medicine
Antonyms
How Practical
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is directly compositional: 'applied' (relating to practical uses) modifies 'scientist', so the meaning 'a scientist who works on practical/real-world problems' follows immediately from the constituents. This pattern is common across languages and in English noun + adjective compounds, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily understand the MWE.
Etymology
Applied scientist gives an easy image: a scientist who 'applies' ideas like a worker using tools, taking lab knowledge into a factory or clinic to solve real problems. That's why applied scientist means a scientist who works on 'practical' problems.