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re·search

research

 
 
pronunciation:
rih suhrch [or] ri suhrch
parts of speech:
noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
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part of speech: 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 into the benefits of sleep.I haven't done a lot of research on that topic.More research needs to be carried out before a cure can be found for this disease.She had to do some research in the library for her history paper.This is the first time we are using this technology in our research.
 
similar words:
experiment, inquiry, investigation, scholarship, study
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part of speech: intransitive verb
inflections: researches, researching, researched
definition: to do research.
Scientists have been researching for some time now, but they haven't found an answer.
similar words:
canvass, investigate, probe, search, study
 
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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derivations: researchable (adj.), researcher (n.)
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  • researcher:
    a person who does research.
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