Definition of research
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
research
verbresearched; researching; researches
Definition of research (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : to search or investigate exhaustively
research a problem
2 : to do research for
research a book
: to engage in research
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The first known use of research was in 1577
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