research
Americannoun
verb
Related Words
See investigation.
Other Word Forms
- proresearch adjective
- researchable adjective
- researcher noun
- researchist noun
- underresearch verb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of research
First recorded in 1570–80; (verb) from Middle French recercher “to seek,” Old French, equivalent to re- re- + cercher search; (noun) from Middle French recerche
Example Sentences
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It clearly says "for research purposes only" on the label wrapped around the jar.
From BBC
"We are in a large-scale military campaign that, in my opinion, is going to last several days, or even several weeks," said David Khalfa, co-founder of the Atlantic Middle East Forum research centre.
From Barron's
Now, new research offers just such evidence, and finds that the financial benefits and costs are substantial—especially for women.
He had previously said the company which did the research for Labour Together had "gone beyond" what it was asked to do.
From BBC
To resolve this long standing conflict, an international research team led by Dr. M. Eleonora Rossi of the University of Bristol's School of Biological Sciences took a closer look at how sponge skeletons evolved.
From Science Daily
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