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research

American  
[ri-surch, ree-surch] / rɪˈsɜrtʃ, ˈri sɜrtʃ /

noun

  1. diligent and systematic inquiry or investigation into a subject in order to discover or revise facts, theories, applications, etc..

    recent research in medicine.

    Synonyms:
    study, scrutiny
  2. a particular instance or piece of research.


verb (used without object)

  1. to make researches; investigate carefully.

verb (used with object)

  1. to make an extensive investigation into.

    to research a matter thoroughly.

    Synonyms:
    scrutinize, examine, inquire, study
research British  
/ ˈriːsɜːtʃ, rɪˈsɜːtʃ /

noun

  1. systematic investigation to establish facts or principles or to collect information on a subject

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. to carry out investigations into (a subject, problem, etc)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Related Words

See investigation.

Other Word Forms

  • proresearch adjective
  • researchable adjective
  • researcher noun
  • researchist noun
  • underresearch verb (used with object)

Etymology

Origin of research

First recorded in 1570–80; (verb) from Middle French recercher “to seek,” Old French, equivalent to re- re- + cercher search; (noun) from Middle French recerche

Example Sentences

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The capital raised will help xAI fund its cash-intensive infrastructure development, deploy a series of products and fuel research, the company said in a statement.

From MarketWatch

The capital raised will help xAI fund its cash-intensive infrastructure development, deploy a series of products and fuel research, the company said in a statement.

From MarketWatch

His death was confirmed by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, where he worked and researched for decades, before having to resign as its chancellor over the comments.

From BBC

Mike Reid, head of U.S. economic research at the Royal Bank of Canada, expects to see openings tick up to 7.8 million for November.

From Barron's

For the first decade of its existence, it was a research and development contractor for the U.S.

From Barron's