research

noun

(uncountable, countable in some dialects) 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).

A suburb of Melbourne in the Shire of Nillumbik, Victoria, Australia

(countable, dated) A particular instance or piece of research.

verb

(intransitive) To make an extensive investigation into.

(transitive) To search or examine with continued care; to seek diligently.

(transitive) To search again.

(intransitive, marketing) To receive a certain response in market research.

Roots

circo-search · Latin · go around

Synonyms for research

inquiryn explorev searchn studyn investigationn explorationn analysisn investigatev experimentationn sleuthingn

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