noun
research
REE-surch
noun
1
Careful, systematic study of a subject to discover or confirm facts.
"Her research on climate change was published in a leading journal."
"The company invests heavily in research and development."
verb
1
To investigate a subject thoroughly and carefully.
"He spent weeks researching his family history before writing the book."
How to Use Research
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCareful investigation or study, or to carry that out.
Common pairings
conduct research
research findings
research a topic
Word Forms
researched past tense, researches plural, researches singular
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Etymology
From Old French recerchier, "to seek out," from re- plus cerchier ("to search").