research (/rɪˈsɜːrtʃ/)
noun · Intermediate · Work & Business
🔊 /rɪˈsɜːrtʃ/
Meaning
Meaning: careful investigation
The careful study of a subject to discover new facts or reach a deeper understanding.
Examples
🗣 Years of research led the scientists to develop a new and effective treatment.
Etymology
From Old French ‘recerche’, from ‘recercher’ (to search closely), from ‘re-‘ plus ‘cercher’ (to seek).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in academia, business, and science; also a verb.
Tags: business, science