re·search
ri-ˈsərch 
ˈrē-ˌsərch
ˈrē-ˌsərch
1
: studious inquiry or examination
especially
: investigation or experimentation aimed at the discovery and interpretation of facts, revision of accepted theories or laws in the light of new facts, or practical application of such new or revised theories or laws
2
: the collecting of information about a particular subject
3
: careful or diligent search
researched; researching; researches
1
: to search or investigate exhaustively
research a problem
2
: to do research for
research a book
: to engage in research
researcher
noun
Synonyms
Examples of research in a Sentence
Noun
She conducts research into the causes of Alzheimer's disease.
Recent research shows that the disease is caused in part by bad nutrition.
The study is an important piece of research.
He did a lot of research before buying his car.
Verb
He spent the summer researching his dissertation.
Before going out to eat, she researched area restaurants.
The reporter made hundreds of telephone calls while researching the story.
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 Jan. 2025
This research not only redefines our understanding of neuroplasticity but also illuminates how the brain reshapes itself during this pivotal life stage.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
Boring Businesses: The Secret to Wealth Creation Sanchez started researching how to accomplish creating wealth, especially for people without access to traditional avenues.
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Noun
In fact, research conducted by the USDA found no substantial differences in mineral content between well water (which isn’t subject to municipal treatment) and tap water, and a separate study found that tap water across the US can contain high amounts of calcium, magnesium, and sodium.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 Jan. 2025
This research not only redefines our understanding of neuroplasticity but also illuminates how the brain reshapes itself during this pivotal life stage.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Verb
Vitamin E Vitamin E is a powerful both antioxidant (chemical compounds that fight off damaging molecules known as free radicals in the body) with anti-inflammatory (reduces the body's response to cell damage) properties, which has led to research into its possible role in supporting brain health.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
Boring Businesses: The Secret to Wealth Creation Sanchez started researching how to accomplish creating wealth, especially for people without access to traditional avenues.
—Ginger Gentile, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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research
1 of 2 noun
re·search
ri-ˈsərch
ˈrē-ˌsərch
ˈrē-ˌsərch
1
: careful study and investigation for the purpose of discovering and explaining new knowledge
2
: the collecting of information about a subject
research
2 of 2 verb1
: to search or investigate thoroughly
research her options
2
: to do research for
research a book
researcher
noun
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