English dictionary

research

/r/I/'s/[@]/r/tS/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

systematic investigation to establish facts

noun.act

Source: WordNet 3.0
a search for knowledge

noun.cognition

Examples
Their pottery deserves more research than it has received.

Synonyms enquiry inquiry

Source: WordNet 3.0
Diligent inquiry or examination in seeking facts or principles; laborious or continued search after truth; as, <i>researches</i> of human wisdom.

noun

Source: webster1913

attempt to find out in a systematically and scientific manner

verb.communication

Examples
The student researched the history of that word.

Source: WordNet 3.0
inquire into

verb.cognition

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

Synonyms explore search

Source: WordNet 3.0
To search again; to examine anew.

verb

Source: webster1913
To search or examine with continued care; to seek diligently.

verb

Source: webster1913