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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 research and proof-of-concept validates the exciting potential of quantum batteries to achieve rapid, scalable charging and energy storage at room temperature, laying the groundwork for next-gen energy solutions," Dr. Quach said.

From Science Daily

To explore this further, a research team from Kyoto University designed an experiment focused on applying controlled strain to Sr2RuO4.

From Science Daily

“The question now is whether that strategy still makes sense, and if it does, where would you place your dollars?” said Amy Myers Jaffe, a research professor in global affairs at New York University.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We expect military escalation and higher oil prices,” CBA’s Global Economic & Markets Research team says in a research report.

From The Wall Street Journal

Campaigners are calling for a national expert group, an all-Wales clinical lead and investment in research into ME.

From BBC