rocket scientist
The term "rocket scientist" can refer to an aerospace engineer or be used idiomatically to describe someone exceptionally intelligent or skilled.
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Definition
C1Aerospace Engineering
(technical, academic)A professional who designs, builds, and tests rockets and spacecraft.
Example
- As a rocket scientist, she spends her days working on the next generation of space vehicles.
B2General
(idiomatic, informal)A term used to describe someone who is very intelligent or skilled in a complex field.
Example
- You don't need to be a rocket scientist to figure out how to use this software.
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