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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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It means that employees learn AI model evaluation alongside customer relations and master algorithmic bias detection alongside market research.

From The Wall Street Journal

New research suggests this same tradeoff has shaped evolution, especially in the rise of complex animal societies.

From Science Daily

"But there are opportunities and our fishing industry are doing some research into that at the moment to try and evolve with the changing fisheries that we're seeing as a result of climate change."

From BBC

The global strategy team, led by Matthew Hornbach, published a research note Friday identified possible developments not currently incorporated into consensus thinking.

From MarketWatch

Charlie Sabgir is the research and strategy lead for the Young Men Research Project, which studies political and social trends among young men.

From MarketWatch