Pronunciation

/rɪˈsɜːrtʃ/

Definitions

Noun

• A scientific study of a particular subject in order to discover new information or facts: She spent months conducting research on climate change.
• Investigation or inquiry into something: The police are conducting an in-depth research on the crime scene.
• Data collected for analysis: They analyzed the research findings to make informed decisions.

Verb

• To look for information, facts, or knowledge through study or investigation: He’s researching potential career paths.
• To examine carefully or scrutinize: We researched every option before making a decision.

Adjective

• Related to or involving research: The cutting-edge technology is based on extensive research.
• Fruitful or exhaustive in searching for information: Her research was thorough and comprehensive.

Phrases

• “Conduct research” means to carry out a systematic investigation.
• “Research indicates” suggests that the evidence points to a particular conclusion.
• “Primary research” refers to original data collection, while “secondary research” uses existing data.

Example Sentences

• Noun: The team spent weeks analyzing the research data to draw conclusions.
• Verb: He’s currently researching ancient civilizations for his history project.
• Adjective: The groundbreaking research has led to significant advancements in medicine.

Synonyms

• Investigation
• Inquiry
• Study
• Examination
• Scrutiny
• Search
• Inquiry
• Examination
• Scrutiny
• Exploration
• Query

Antonyms

• Disregard
• Neglect
• Ignorance
• Lack of inquiry