noun
Meaning 1
lead researcher on a grant-funded project
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: sciences
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
principal investigator
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noun
Meaning 2
the scientist in charge of an experiment or research project
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: PI
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: scientist
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