Scientific research & Funding Glossary for IELTS

10 Science terms

This glossary can help you prepare for the IELTS writing tasks related to Scientific research & Funding.

compete

verb

Take part in a contest.

Example: Undertaking scientific research is imperative if countries want to progress and compete in a globalized world.

contentious

adjective

Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.

Example: However, the funding and controlling of this research remain contentious issues.

favorable

adjective

Expressing approval.

Example: The funding for research comes from the same organization that is going to gain from a favorable outcome.

imperative

adjective

Of vital importance; crucial.

Example: Undertaking scientific research is imperative if countries want to progress and compete in a globalized world.

issue

noun

An important topic or problem for debate or discussion.

Example: One of the first issues is the knowledge that we gain from research.

monetary

adjective

Relating to money or currency.

Example: This may mean that some research that could be valuable to society may not begin because there is no monetary gain.

outcome

noun

The way a thing turns out; a consequence.

Example: The funding for research comes from the same organization that is going to gain from a favorable outcome.

paramount

adjective

More important than anything else; supreme.

Example: The companies have large amounts of money invested in such research and the need for positive result is paramount.

predominant

adjective

Present as the strongest or main element.

Example: The government should have the predominant responsibility for these.

privately

adverb

In a private way, manner, or capacity.

Example: I would argue that although it is not realistic to remove all opportunities for privately funded research.