principal investigator

/ˌprɪnsəpəl ɪnˌvɛstəˈgeɪdər/
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Other forms: principal investigators

Definitions of principal investigator
  1. noun
    the scientist in charge of an experiment or research project
    synonyms: PI
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    type of:
    scientist
    a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
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