research

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a search for knowledge

   their pottery deserves more research than it has received

2. 2
   verb

   inquire into

   the students had to research the history of the Second World War for their history project

3. 3
   verb

   attempt to find out in a systematically and scientific manner

   The student researched the history of that word

4. 4
   noun

   Diligent inquiry or examination to seek or revise facts, principles, theories, applications, etc. (that are currently available, or that are familiar to one's self).

   In an era when political leaders promise deliverance from decline through America’s purported preeminence in scientific research, the news that science is in deep trouble in the United States has been as unwelcome as a diagnosis of leukemia following the loss of health insurance.

5. 5
   noun

   A particular instance or piece of research.

   The dearest interests of parties have frequently been staked on the results of the researches of antiquaries.

6. 6
   verb

   To receive a certain response in market research.

   Agency and bank staff told the newspaper the ad researched well.

7. 7
   noun

   systematic investigation to establish facts

8. 8
   verb

   To search or examine with continued care; to seek diligently.

Etymology

Early Modern French rechercher (“to examine closely”), from Old French recerchier (“to seek, to look for”), by surface analysis, re- + search.