research

re-search · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (Noun) Systematic investigation to establish facts or reach new conclusions.

  2. 2.

    (Noun) The collected body of work done to investigate a subject.

  3. 3.

    (Verb) To investigate systematically; to study thoroughly.

Forms

plural: researches

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    research and development (R&D) — activities to improve products or create new ones
  • •
    do one's research — to investigate thoroughly before acting
  • •
    market research — study of consumers' needs and preferences
  • •
    research paper — an academic document presenting original findings

Related words

See also: analysis, experiment, investigation, study
Synonyms: analysis, exploration, inquiry, investigation, study

Etymology

From Middle French recherche ("a searching"), from Old French recerchier ("to search closely"), from re- ("again, intensive") + cerchier ("to search"), from Latin circare ("to go around, wander").