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
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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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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