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re·search
 research
- pronunciation:
- rih
suhrch
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ri
suhrch
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
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noun |
| definition: |
systematic investigation and study to obtain and analyze information, as about a theory, event, intellectual discipline, or the like.
The institute is conducting research on the benefits of sleep.More research needs to be carried out before a cure can be found for this disease.I had to do some research in the library for my history paper.
- similar words:
- experiment, inquiry, investigation, scholarship, study
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| related words: |
inquiry, investigation, observation, probe, project |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
researched, researches, researching |
| definition: |
to do research.
- similar words:
- canvass, investigate, probe, search, study
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| related words: |
delve, experiment, inquire |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to do research into.
They are researching ways to increase the use of solar power.You need to research your topic more fully before you start writing your paper.- synonyms:
- delve into, investigate
- similar words:
- analyze, canvass, examine, probe, search, study
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| related words: |
explore, inquire, investigate, look up, trace |
| derivations: |
researchable (adj.), researcher (n.) |
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