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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"We can notice a big change in public perception," said Endre Hann of the Median agency, a public-opinion research firm.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
New research from our team of epidemiologists at USC and UC Irvine, shows that blowing dust is impeding the lung growth of children in the region — especially those living closest to the Salton Sea.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Meanwhile, only 2 in 10 workers feel confident their job is safe from elimination, according to ADP research released late last month.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
“All I’m going to say,” Ms. Ballard told the reporter, “is please do your research on editors before trusting them with your work.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
“She disappeared. There are a lot of people who would like to know where she is. She left with some very important research that wasn’t hers to take.”
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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