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Definition of research
(Entry 1 of 2)
Definition of research (Entry 2 of 2)
transitive verb
intransitive verb
- disquisition
- examination
- exploration
- inquisition
- investigation
- delve (into)
- inquire (into)
- investigate
- look (into)
Examples of research in a Sentence
Word history.
Middle French recerche , from recercher to go about seeking, from Old French recerchier , from re- + cerchier, sercher to search — more at search
1577, in the meaning defined at sense 3
1588, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Phrases Containing research
- marketing research
- market research
- operations research
- oppo research
research and development
- research park
- translational research
Dictionary Entries Near research
Cite this entry.
“Research.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/research. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
Kids definition of research.
Kids Definition of research (Entry 2 of 2)
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