research

noun
re·search
/ˈɹiːsɜːt͡ʃ/

Diligent inquiry or examination to seek or revise facts, principles, theories, applications, etc. (that are currently available, or that are familiar to one's self).

Other meanings

A particular instance or piece of research.

Synonyms

investigation
exploration
examination
study
inquiry

Related words

immunoresearch
metaresearch
neuroresearch
antiresearch
bioresearcher
consumer research
coresearcher
customer research
dual-use research of concern
eco-research
gain-of-function research
research and development

Example sentences

“I haven't picked that research up in a while.”
Tatoeba · shekitten · CC0
“Do they need more research?”
Tatoeba · Igider · CC0

Where this comes from

This definition is adapted from “research” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.