research
noun
diligent and systematic inquiry or investigation into a subject in order to discover or revise facts, theories, applications, etc..
have researched
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present perfectof research.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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"But I have researched the area we moved to and don't think house prices are going to drop."
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Yet groups that have researched pesticide enforcement say the state of California is not using its powers to fine repeat offenders for safety violations — and hold them accountable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2025
Katke explained that the process they have researched allows the hydrogels to change shape then change back to their original form "significantly faster this way" in soft robots that are larger than ever before.
From Science Daily ● May 17, 2024
If you have researched national and local options and still need funding, consider financing.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 22, 2023
“If you have no confidence in the Voigt-Kampff scale,” he pointed out, “possibly your organization should have researched an alternate test. It can be argued that the responsibility rests partly on you. Oh, thanks.”
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
