chief scientist

noun

A title and role in research institutes for a high-ranking scientist

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Meanings

nounchief scientist (plural chief scientists)

plural chief scientists

  1. A title and role in research institutes for a high-ranking scientist
  2. A title and role in technology companies, generally focused on internal research.
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