research
diligent and systematic inquiry or investigation into a subject in order to discover or revise facts, theories, applications, etc.: recent research in medicine.
a particular instance or piece of research.
to make researches; investigate carefully.
to make an extensive investigation into: to research a matter thoroughly.
Origin of research
1synonym study For research
Other words for research
Other words from research
- re·search·a·ble, adjective
- re·search·er, re·search·ist, noun
- pro·re·search, adjective
- un·der·re·search, verb (used with object)
Words that may be confused with research
- re-search, research
Words Nearby research
Other definitions for re-search (2 of 2)
Origin of re-search
2Words that may be confused with re-search
- re-search , research
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How to use research in a sentence
Have you tried to access the research that your tax dollars finance, almost all of which is kept behind a paywall?
Have a look at this telling research from Pew on blasphemy and apostasy laws around the world.
And Epstein continues to steer money toward universities to advance scientific research.
Sleazy Billionaire’s Double Life Featured Beach Parties With Stephen Hawking | M.L. Nestel | January 8, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTThe research literature, too, asks these questions, and not without reason.
How Skinny Is Too Skinny? Israel Bans ‘Underweight’ Models | Carrie Arnold | January 8, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTWe also have a growing body of biological research showing that fathers, like mothers, are hard-wired to care for children.
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We find by research that smoking was the most general mode of using tobacco in England when first introduced.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce | E. R. Billings.This class is composed frequently of persons of considerable learning, research and intelligence.
Gospel Philosophy | J. H. WardSpeaking from recollection, it appears to be a work of some research; but I cannot say how far it is to be relied on.
Thomas Pope Blount died; an eminent English writer and a man of great learning and research.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellThat was long before invention became a research department full of engineers.
The Wonder Book of Knowledge | Various
British Dictionary definitions for research
/ (rɪˈsɜːtʃ, ˈriːsɜːtʃ) /
systematic investigation to establish facts or principles or to collect information on a subject
to carry out investigations into (a subject, problem, etc)
Origin of research
1Derived forms of research
- researchable, adjective
- researcher, noun
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