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Definition of Research
1. Verb. Attempt to find out in a systematically and scientific manner. "Sam and Sue research the movie "; "The student researched the history of that word"
Specialized synonyms: Consult, Look Up, Refer
Derivative terms: Researcher
2. Noun. Systematic investigation to establish facts.
Specialized synonyms: Operations Research, Field Work, Market Research, Marketing Research, Microscopy, Probe, Research Project, Scientific Research
3. Verb. Inquire into. "They research whether there was a traffic accident"; "Scientists are exploring the nature of consciousness"
Specialized synonyms: Prospect, Google, Mapquest, Re-explore, Beat About, Cast About, Cast Around
Generic synonyms: Investigate, Look Into
Derivative terms: Exploration, Explorative, Exploratory, Researcher, Search, Searcher
4. Noun. A search for knowledge. "Their pottery deserves more research than it has received"
Generic synonyms: Problem Solving
Specialized synonyms: Nature Study, Experiment, Experimentation, Empirical Research, Investigation, Probe, Canvass, Opinion Poll, Poll, Public Opinion Poll, Heraldry
Definition of Research
1. v. t. To search again; to examine anew.
2. n. Diligent inquiry or examination in seeking facts or principles; laborious or continued search after truth; as, researches of human wisdom.
3. v. t. To search or examine with continued care; to seek diligently.
Definition of Research
1. Noun. Diligent inquiry or examination to seek or revise facts, principles, theories, applications, et cetera; laborious or continued search after truth. ¹
2. Noun. A particular instance or piece of research. ¹
3. Verb. (transitive) To search or examine with continued care; to seek diligently. ¹
4. Verb. (intransitive) To make an extensive investigation into. ¹
5. Verb. (transitive) To search again. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Research
1. to investigate thoroughly [v -ED, -ING, -ES]
Medical Definition of Research
1. Careful, a diligent search, a close searching, studious inquiry or examination. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)