research

/rɪˈsɜːtʃ/
noun
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Definition

1

A systematic investigation into a subject or topic to discover new information or to verify existing knowledge

The university is conducting research on the effects of climate change on local ecosystems.

2

The act of searching for and collecting information on a particular subject, often using various sources and methods

Before writing her thesis, she spent months doing research in the library and online.

Synonyms

investigationOften implies a more formal or official inquiry studyCan be more general and less systematic than research inquiryMay imply a more casual or preliminary exploration of a topic

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