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
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Examples of research in a Sentence
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.
Recent Examples of research from the Web
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The Boston Fed published research in September on the link between local economic despair and opioid use in New England.
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Not everybody needs one but new research suggests that for a surprising number of patients whose memory problems are hard to pin down, PET scans may lead to changes in treatment.
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That money brings the 12-year total to over $200,000 raised to help fund research to wipe out kids' cancer.
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He was arrested while conducting research on the Qajar dynasty that once ruled Iran for his doctorate in late 19th and early 20th century Eurasian history, according to Princeton.
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So, just how normal was Don Jr.’s attempt at opposition research?
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Shipp, however, has seen plenty of triggerfish on his research trips.
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But a recent, detailed report by C4ADS, a research firm based in Washington, D.C., which often consults with the U.S. on security issues, buttresses those inside the administration pushing for a harder line with Beijing.
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The sponsorships helped fund Rosenstiel’s students, faculty, staff and research projects in the Bahamas and Belize.
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Origin and Etymology of research
Middle French recerche, from recercher to go about seeking, from Old French recerchier, from re- + cerchier, sercher to search — more at search
research
Definition 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
researcher
nounExamples of research in a Sentence
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.
Recent Examples of research from the Web
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Indeed, there is a growing separation between faculty who teach and faculty who research at too many colleges, especially large research universities that enroll the largest number of undergraduate students.
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At the time, DeLong, like every expert contacted by AL.com, said the trees were almost certainly from the most recent ice age, which has been thoroughly researched by scientists.
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Marks has thoroughly researched this new therapy, but her anxiety is palpable.
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The two agencies have been discussing and researching the feasibility of starting an electric bus pilot program for the past 18 months, according to a memo from Dan Blankenship, Roaring Fork Transportation Authority CEO.
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Anyone subsequently researching the piece will learn that no one wanted it, which will depress both interest and prices.
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Murphy said that hemp’s immediate growth potential revolves around cannabidiol, or CBD, a non-psychoactive cannabis compound that is currently being researched as a potential treatment for a wide spectrum of ailments.
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Few pay any attention to it: Astronomers researching the tiny rock often see their results smothered by the hype surrounding far lamer bodies like Pluto and Europa.
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Before deciding to give the world of machining a try, Naranjo researched the career in-depth, including reading comments from women in the field.
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First Known Use of research
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RESEARCH Defined for English Language Learners
research
playDefinition of research for English Language Learners
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: careful study that is done to find and report new knowledge about something
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: the activity of getting information about a subject
research
Definition of research for English Language Learners
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: to study (something) carefully
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: to collect information about or for (something)
RESEARCH Defined for Kids
Definition of research for Students
: careful study and investigation for the purpose of discovering and explaining new knowledge
researcher
nounDefinition of research for Students
researched
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: to search or investigate thoroughly Doctors researched the disease.
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