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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.

research

/ 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
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Other Word Forms

  • researchable adjective
  • researcher noun
  • researchist noun
  • proresearch adjective
  • underresearch verb (used with object)
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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
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Word History and Origins

Origin of research1

C16: from Old French recercher to seek, search again, from re- + cercher to search
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Example Sentences

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And some new research published by the National Bureau of Economic Research explains one of the reasons.

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The HiPOVor network brings together universities, industrial collaborators and research institutions throughout Europe to support innovation and knowledge exchange in photonics.

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Fiona Carragher, chief policy and research officer at Alzheimer's Society, said while it was "very disappointing" that these eagerly awaited results were not what everyone had hoped for, "no trial is wasted".

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“A break below this technical support level could provide further fuel to the crypto bears, adding to downside pressure,” she wrote in a research note on Monday.

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