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- pronunciation:
- rih
suhrch
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ri
suhrch
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Builder, Word Explorer
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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related words: |
inquiry, investigation, observation, probe, project |
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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
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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 |
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derivations: |
researchable (adj.), researcher (n.) |
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