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geologist

1. n. [Geology]

A scientist trained in the study of the Earth. In the petroleum industry, geologists perform a wide variety of functions, but typically generate prospects and interpret data such as maps, well logs, outcrops, cuttings, core samples and seismic data.

See: geologymapoutcropprospectwell log

Photo of a geologist.