research

[ri-surch, ree-surch]

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

/ ˈriːsɜːtʃ, rɪˈsɜːtʃ /

noun

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

verb

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

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of research¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of research¹

C16: from Old French recercher to seek, search again, from _re- + cercher to _search

Synonym Study

See investigation.

Example Sentences

"Our goal has always been to bring human biology into the lab in a way that's scalable, reproducible, and meaningful for patients," says Kasendra, who serves as director of research and development at CuSTOM.

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By the time the research concludes in 2028, the team aims to develop a deeper theoretical understanding of how these unusual planets formed, and whether the same forces could have shaped our own solar system.

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The research offers the opportunity to better understand the theory of quantum many-body systems -- paving the way for new quantum technologies or high-precision quantum measurement techniques.

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Dr. Kim said this trial differed from previous research in two critical ways.

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The research was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

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Related Words

• analyze 
• consult 
• explore 
• investigate 
• probe 
• scrutinize