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noun \ri-ˈsərch, ˈrē-ˌ\Definition of RESEARCH
1
: careful or diligent search
2
: studious inquiry or examination; especially : investigation or experimentation aimed at the discovery and interpretation of facts, revision of accepted theories or laws in the light of new facts, or practical application of such new or revised theories or laws
3
: the collecting of information about a particular subject
See Examples of RESEARCH
- She conducts research into the causes of Alzheimer's disease.
- Recent research shows that the disease is caused in part by bad nutrition.
- The study is an important piece of research.
- He did a lot of research before buying his car.
Origin of RESEARCH
Middle French recerche, from recercher to go about seeking, from Old French recerchier, from re- + cerchier, sercher to search — more at search
First Known Use: 1577
Related to RESEARCH
- Synonyms
- delving, disquisition, examen, examination, exploration, inquest, inquisition, investigation, probation, probe, probing, inquiry, study
Rhymes with RESEARCH
2research
verbDefinition of RESEARCH
transitive verb
1
: to search or investigate exhaustively <research a problem>
2
: to do research for <research a book>
intransitive verb
: to engage in research
— re·search·able \ri-ˈsər-chə-bəl, ˈrē-ˌ\ adjective
— re·search·er noun
Examples of RESEARCH
- He spent the summer researching his dissertation.
- Before going out to eat, she researched area restaurants.
- The reporter made hundreds of telephone calls while researching the story.
First Known Use of RESEARCH
1593
Related to RESEARCH
- Synonyms
- delve (into), dig (into), examine, inquire (into), investigate, look (into), probe, explore
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