research
Americannoun
verb
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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New research from neuroscientists at Trinity College Dublin shows that babies as young as two months old can already organize what they see into distinct object categories.
From Science Daily
The research team plans to conduct further studies in animals and in organoids that model human immune tissue.
From Science Daily
This research is part of a larger effort to develop terahertz light sources that do more than emit pulses, with an emphasis on shaping those pulses for practical use.
From Science Daily
This region represents the most critical internal boundary within Earth and is now the focus of new research revealing unexpected magnetic behavior.
From Science Daily
It represents a major reorganisation of the way Britain's scientific research and innovation is prioritised and funded with public money, and has angered many in the research community.
From BBC
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