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research

11 ENTRIES FOUND:

1re·search

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

Examples of RESEARCH

  1. She conducts research into the causes of Alzheimer's disease.
  2. Recent research shows that the disease is caused in part by bad nutrition.
  3. The study is an important piece of research.
  4. 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

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