research
pronunciation
How to pronounce research in British English:
UK [rɪˈsɜːtʃ]
How to pronounce research in American English:
US [ˈriːsɜːrtʃ , rɪˈsɜːrtʃ]
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- Noun:
- systematic investigation to establish facts
- a search for knowledge
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- Verb:
- inquire into
- attempt to find out in a systematically and scientific manner
Word Origin
- research (n.)
- 1570s, "act of searching closely," from Middle French recerche (1530s, Modern French recherche), back-formation from Old French recercher (see research (v.)). Meaning "scientific inquiry" is first attested 1630s. Phrase research and development is recorded from 1923.
- research (v.)
- 1590s, from Middle French recercher, from Old French recercher "seek out, search closely," from re-, intensive prefix (see re-), + cercher "to seek for" (see search (v.)). Related: Researched; researching.
Example
- 1. Create online surveys for research projects .
- 2. Research can help you look beyond the obvious .
- 3. Experts said the findings raised important questions , but more research was needed .
- 4. I did a little research .
- 5. He works at microsoft research .