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Research

Research Meaning & Definition
Research Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Research?

[n] systematic investigation to establish facts
[n] a search for knowledge; "their pottery deserves more research than it has received"
[v] inquire into
[v] attempt to find out; "The student researched the history of that word"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Research: enquiry | explore | inquiry | search

Related Terms | Find terms related to Research:

See Also | beat about | canvass | cast about | cast around | consult | empirical research | experiment | experimentation | field work | heraldry | investigate | investigate | investigating | investigation | investigation | look into | look into | look up | market research | marketing research | microscopy | nature study | operations research | opinion poll | poll | probe | probe | problem solving | prospect | public opinion poll | re-explore | refer | research project | scientific research

Research In Webster's Dictionary

\Re*search"\ (r?-s?rch"), n. [Pref. re- + search: cf OF. recerche, F. recherche.] Diligent inquiry or examination in seeking facts or principles; laborious or continued search after truth; as, researches of human wisdom. The dearest interests of parties have frequently been staked on the results of the researches of antiquaries. --Macaulay. Syn: Investigation; examination; inquiry; scrutiny.
\Re*search"\, v. t. [Pref. re- + search: cf. OF. recerchier, F. rechercher.] To search or examine with continued care; to seek diligently.

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