different from what is usual or accepted by most people
unorthodox
talking too much about science
over-geek
someone who studies a subject in detail in order to discover new facts or test new ideas
researcher
the first form of a new design, or a model used to test the design before production
prototype
become involved in something
get into
a moment of a huge insight
eureka
learn something by reading
read up on
show your voice/opinion
speak up
start doing something
go about
become popular/known
catch on
planned and organised carefully
well thought out
overcome a situation
get round
write computer programs
code
adjust/repair
tinker with
the most modern machines and methods in industry or business
high-tech
start actually working on the project, not only in theory
get your hands dirty
invent/create
come up with
a small, useful and cleverly designed machine or tool
gadget
a sudden, clear understanding of something or part of something, especially a complicated situation or idea
insight
find a solution
work-around
imagine
dream up
someone who introduces changes and new ideas
innovator
test
try out
a moment which makes you take an action
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