research

/ɹɪsˈɜːtʃ/

/ˈɹisɝtʃ/, /ɹiˈsɝtʃ/

Research

a careful and systematic study of a subject to discover new facts or information about it

a search for knowledge

synonyms : enquiry

to research

MAIN VERB

to study a subject carefully and systematically to discover new facts or information about it

inquire into

synonyms : explore

Examples

1. The students researched different sources for their science project.

2. The professor is researching the impact of climate change on marine life.

3. The scientist conducted research on the communication patterns of whales.

4. They are researching the causes of mental illnesses.