First Known Use: 1577
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1research
noun re·search \ri-ˈsərch, ˈrē-ˌ\
: careful study that is done to find and report new knowledge about something
: the activity of getting information about a subject
Full Definition of RESEARCH
1
: careful or diligent search
2
: studious inquiry or examination; especially : investigation or experimentation aimed at the discovery and interpretation of facts, revision of accepted theories or laws in the light of new facts, or practical application of such new or revised theories or laws
3
: the collecting of information about a particular subject
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Origin of RESEARCH
Middle French recerche, from recercher to go about seeking, from Old French recerchier, from re- + cerchier, sercher to search — more at search
Related to RESEARCH
- Synonyms
- delving, disquisition, examen, examination, exploration, inquest, inquisition, investigation, probation, probe, probing, inquiry, study
Rhymes with RESEARCH
2research
verb
: to study (something) carefully
: to collect information about or for (something)
Full Definition of RESEARCH
transitive verb
1
: to search or investigate exhaustively <research a problem>
2
: to do research for <research a book>
intransitive verb
: to engage in research
— re·search·able \ri-ˈsər-chə-bəl, ˈrē-ˌ\ adjective
— re·search·er noun
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First Known Use of RESEARCH
1593
Related to RESEARCH
- Synonyms
- delve (into), dig (into), examine, inquire (into), investigate, look (into), probe, explore
RESEARCH Defined for Kids
1research
noun re·search \ri-ˈsərch, ˈrē-ˌsərch\
Definition of RESEARCH for Kids
: careful study and investigation for the purpose of discovering and explaining new knowledge
— re·search·er noun
2research
verb
re·searchedre·search·ing
Definition of RESEARCH for Kids
: to search or investigate thoroughly <Doctors researched the disease.>
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