research

[ri-surch, ree-surch]

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

/ ˈriːsɜːtʃ, rɪˈsɜːtʃ /

noun

1. systematic investigation to establish facts or principles or to collect information on a subject

verb

1. to carry out investigations into (a subject, problem, etc)

Other Word Forms

• researchable adjective
• researcher noun
• researchist noun
• proresearch adjective
• underresearch verb (used with object)

Word History and Origins

Origin of research¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of research¹

C16: from Old French recercher to seek, search again, from _re- + cercher to _search

Synonym Study

See investigation.

Example Sentences

Dr Ramsdell, along with two other scientists, won the prize for their research into how the immune system attacks hostile infections.

From BBC

The storied research and development center in La Cañada-Flintridge is known for its work on robotic space exploration, including Mars Rovers and deep-space probes, as well as its cutting-edge satellite networks that monitor Earth.

From Los Angeles Times

Oliver Holland from Leigh Day said the claim was "the culmination of an extraordinary effort by local community members and campaign groups to research, monitor and advocate for their rivers".

From BBC

Democracy Forward, a D.C.-based policy research and legal services organization, filed the lawsuit on Monday morning with the D.C.

From Salon

But the new research from investigators at research firm Elliptic warns the cyber-criminals are also increasingly targeting individuals who hold large amounts of crypto.

From BBC

Related Words

• analyze 
• consult 
• explore 
• investigate 
• probe 
• scrutinize