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research

[ ri-surch, ree-surch ]

noun

  1. diligent and systematic inquiry or investigation into a subject in order to discover or revise facts, theories, applications, etc.:

    recent research in medicine.

    Synonyms: ,

  2. a particular instance or piece of research.


verb (used without object)

  1. to make researches; investigate carefully.

verb (used with object)

  1. to make an extensive investigation into:

    to research a matter thoroughly.

    Synonyms: , , ,

research

/ ˈriːsɜːtʃ; rɪˈsɜːtʃ /

noun

  1. systematic investigation to establish facts or principles or to collect information on a subject
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. to carry out investigations into (a subject, problem, etc)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ𲹰, noun
  • ˈ𲹰󲹲, adjective
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ·𲹰a· adjective
  • ·𲹰İ ·𲹰i noun
  • r·𲹰 adjective
  • ܲd··𲹰 verb (used with object)
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of research1

First recorded in 1570–80; (verb) from Middle French recercher “to seek,” Old French, equivalent to re- re- + cercher search; (noun) from Middle French recerche
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of research1

C16: from Old French recercher to seek, search again, from re- + cercher to search
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More recent research has demonstrated that one in three eating disorders occurs among boys, and gender diverse people experience them at even higher rates.

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Before the research started, swimmers gave saliva samples four times a day over two days.

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It advises people to research thoroughly beforehand, including checking the credibility of the clinic and getting information about the most common complications of the procedure.

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Thus, gutting the Department of Health and Human Services’ infectious disease research and forcing out the FDA’s chief vaccine expert is exactly what it looks like: an effort to see that more Americans die.

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Bell is a research professor at Columbia University who has led 10 expeditions to Antarctica and Greenland in part to study deep subglacial lakes.

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