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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What’s more, saving money for college can also have an impact that goes far beyond any monetary value, according to this research released by the Center for Social Development at Washington University in St. Louis.
From MarketWatch
Changes to the eligibility rules for who can lead the regional Fed banks would go along with a downsizing of those institutions so that their research efforts no longer overlap.
From Barron's
The particles are made from a metal-based compound and represent a possible new direction for cancer treatment research.
From Science Daily
Funding for the research came from the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering within the U.S.
From Science Daily
This study builds on earlier research from 2016 that was published in Nature Communications.
From Science Daily
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