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research

research

3.4
A careful study to find new facts about a subject
  • noun
  • /ˈriːsɜːrʧ/
translation icon : investigación
  • Much more work is needed to advance knowledge, research, and practice in this growing health sector.
  • future research
  • previous research
  • conduct research

Is this kind of research a good idea?

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Examples

  • After some extensive research, I found Simply Safe.

  • After months of research, she published her findings on the effects of pollution on marine life.

  • Is this kind of research a good idea?

  • It's what I spend my research time doing.

  • But I do believe my research program is sound.

  • Finally, we call for a new era of research, action, and evaluation in this field.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Well, it comes in handy when I'm doing a bit of research for one of my books.

  • We are not the first to propose priorities for research in conservation and resource management.

    Academic text (2011)
  • I'm doing some research right now for a cosmetic company.

  • John Pumwa has contributed significantly to research and education over the last 30 years.

    Academic text (2011)

Synonyms

investigation
vsresearch
2.9

A careful search for the truth about something

is more about systematic study to reach new conclusions beyond fact finding
inquiry
vsresearch
245 3.9

An act of asking questions to get information

is deeper systematic study intended to establish facts and reach new conclusions
exploration
vsresearch
49 3.3

To study a subject carefully to learn more about it

focuses on discovering facts and forming new conclusions rather than general examination
scientific research
vsresearch
  • Specialized
32 3.4

A careful study in science to find facts and new ideas

is broader, applying the same systematic study beyond only science
probing
vsresearch
11 4.7

A careful investigation to find the truth

is more systematic and aims to produce new conclusions rather than quick searching

Compounds

scientific research
  • Specialized
32 3.4

A careful study in science to find facts and new ideas

A planned study to answer scientific or academic questions

stem-cell research
  • Specialized
27 3.7

Study of cells that can become other cells and how they can treat disease

A place where people study and test ideas to learn new things

market research
  • Specialized
19 3.2

Gathering information about what customers want and how they buy

A place where people study and test ideas about a subject

18 3.5

A place where scientists do experiments to learn about the world

8 4.1

A study of cells taken from early human embryos to develop medical treatments

A person who manages research and sets priorities in an organization

A person who leads and manages research in an organization

A place where scientists do experiments to learn about science

biological research
  • Specialized
3 4.0

Study by scientists of living things to learn how they work

People who work on studies and experiments at a university or lab

2 3.7

A study that uses observation or experiments to learn facts

marketing research
  • Specialized
2 3.2

Gathering and studying information about customers and other companies to help business decisions

consumer research
  • Specialized
1 3.7

Study of what customers want and do to help businesses make marketing choices

A U.S. government group that builds new tools and systems for the military

A group in the United States Navy that studies science and builds new technology

Finding out what customers want and need for a product

A person who studies things to find new facts at a university or lab

operations research
  • Specialized
1 6.1

Study that uses math to find the best way to solve problems in organisations

A part of the United States State Department that studies events abroad and advises diplomats

4.8

Work that uses methods and ideas from two or more subjects to study a problem

A former U.S. intelligence agency that did advanced computer research

A United States Air Force group that researches and develops new aircraft and space technology

A submarine that helps scientists study the sea and collect samples

research chemical
  • Specialized
7.1

A substance made in a lab for scientists to test, not for medical use

A drug sold for people to take with unknown effects and risks

8.3

A meeting where experts present and discuss study results

research rocket
  • Specialized
5.2

A rocket launched to do science experiments in space

A place that studies science and builds technology for the United States Navy

A chemical used in scientific research that is not controlled by authorities

How Thorough

investigation
2.9
research
3.4
to study
1.0
to survey
83 3.2
observation
211 3.0

Surface Forms

research singular
researches plural

Morphology

research = research (opaque) = re + search

The noun is a straightforward zero-derived form meaning the act or activity of researching.

Etymology

Research comes from the parts re- 'again' and search 'to look for', so it originally meant 'to look again' for something. That's why research is a careful, repeated study to find facts or new ideas.