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re·search
(rĭ-sûrch′, rē′sûrch′)n.
1. Careful study of a given subject, field, or problem, undertaken to discover facts or principles.
2. An act or period of such study: her researches of medieval parish records.
v. re·searched, re·search·ing, re·search·es
v.intr.
To engage in or perform research.
v.tr.
1. To study (something) thoroughly so as to present in a detailed, accurate manner: researching the effects of acid rain.
2. To do research for: research a magazine article.
[Obsolete French recerche, from recercher, to search closely, from Old French : re-, re- + cerchier, to search; see search.]
re·search′a·ble adj.
re·search′er, re·search′ist n.
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research
(rɪˈsɜːtʃ; ˈriːsɜːtʃ)n
systematic investigation to establish facts or principles or to collect information on a subject
vb
to carry out investigations into (a subject, problem, etc)
[C16: from Old French recercher to seek, search again, from re- + cercher to search]
reˈsearchable adj
reˈsearcher n
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re•search
(rɪˈsɜrtʃ, ˈri sɜrtʃ)n.
1. diligent and systematic inquiry into a subject in order to discover or revise facts, theories, etc.
2. a particular instance or piece of research.
v.i. 3. to make researches; investigate carefully.
v.t. 4. to make an extensive investigation into.
[1570–80; (v.) < Middle French recercher to seek, Old French, =re- re- + cercher to search; (n.) < Middle French recerche]
re•search′a•ble, adj.
re•search′er, n.
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research
- disquisition - A diligent or systematic search, a thorough investigation or research.
- primary source - A direct source of information or research, a document not emended by a third party.
- secondary source - Information or research that is derivative, such as a comment by a historian, an encyclopedia article, or a critical essay.
- Rh factor - Named for the rhesus monkeys used in research to identify blood types.
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research
All effort directed toward increased knowledge of natural phenomena and environment and toward the solution of problems in all fields of science. This includes basic and applied research.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
research
Research is work that involves studying something and trying to discover facts about it. You say that someone does, conducts, or carries out research.
I had come to India to do some research into Anglo-Indian literature.
You can refer to the research that someone is doing as their research or their researches. You normally only use researches after a possessive form such as my, his, or Gordon's.
Soon after, Faraday began his researches into electricity.
Be Careful!
Don't talk about 'a research'.
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research
Past participle: researched
Gerund: researching
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| Noun | 1. |  research - systematic investigation to establish factsinvestigating, investigation - the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically operations research - research designed to determine most efficient way to do something field work - an investigation carried out in the field rather than in a laboratory or headquarters market research, marketing research - research that gathers and analyzes information about the moving of good or services from producer to consumer microscopy - research with the use of microscopes probe - an investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity research project, scientific research - research into questions posed by scientific theories and hypotheses |
| 2. |  research - a search for knowledge; "their pottery deserves more research than it has received"problem solving - the thought processes involved in solving a problem nature study - the study of animals and plants in the natural world (usually at an elementary level) experimentation, experiment - the testing of an idea; "it was an experiment in living"; "not all experimentation is done in laboratories" empirical research - an empirical search for knowledge investigation, probe - an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities; "there was a congressional probe into the scandal" opinion poll, poll, public opinion poll, canvass - an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people heraldry - the study and classification of armorial bearings and the tracing of genealogies | |
| Verb | 1. | research - attempt to find out in a systematically and scientific manner; "The student researched the history of that word" investigate, look into - investigate scientifically; "Let's investigate the syntax of Chinese" |
| 2. | research - inquire into; "the students had to research the history of the Second World War for their history project"; "He searched for information on his relatives on the web"; "Scientists are exploring the nature of consciousness" prospect - explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals google - search the internet (for information) using the Google search engine; "He googled the woman he had met at the party"; "My children are googling all day" mapquest - search for a location and directions by means of the MapQuest program; "you can just mapquest the restaurant" re-explore - explore anew; "We need to re-explore Colonialism" investigate, look into - investigate scientifically; "Let's investigate the syntax of Chinese" |
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research
noun
1. investigation, study, inquiry, analysis, examination, probe, exploration, scrutiny, experimentation, delving, groundwork, fact-finding His groundbreaking research will be vital in future developments.
verb
1. investigate, study, examine, experiment, explore, probe, analyse, look into, work over, scrutinize, make inquiries, do tests, consult the archives They research the needs of both employers and staff.
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research
nounA seeking of knowledge, data, or the truth about something:
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Translations
بَحْثبَحْث، تَحْقيق عِلْمييَبْحَثُ في، يَقومُ بِبَحْث
výzkumzkoumatbádat
forskningforsknings-=-forskningforske
tutkimusselvittääselvitystutkia
istraživanje
kutatkutatáskutatást végez vmilyen területentudományos kutatást végez
rannsakarannsókn
調査調査する研究研究する
연구
mokslo tiriamasis darbas
pētītpētniecībapētniecisksstudētzinātniski pētnieciskais darbs
bádať
preiskavaraziskavaraziskovati
forskning
การค้นคว้า
nghiên cứu
research
[rɪˈsɜːtʃ]A. N → investigación f, investigaciones fpl (in, into de) research and development → investigación f y desarrollo m
atomic research → investigaciones fpl atómicas
our research shows that → nuestras investigaciones demuestran que ...
a piece of research → una investigación
see also market D
atomic research → investigaciones fpl atómicas
our research shows that → nuestras investigaciones demuestran que ...
a piece of research → una investigación
see also market D
C. VT → investigar
to research an article → preparar el material para un artículo, reunir datos para escribir un artículo
a well researched book → un libro bien documentado
a well researched study → un estudio bien preparado
to research an article → preparar el material para un artículo, reunir datos para escribir un artículo
a well researched book → un libro bien documentado
a well researched study → un estudio bien preparado
D. CPD research establishment N → instituto m de investigación
research fellow N → investigador(a) m/f
research grant N → beca f de investigación
research laboratory N → laboratorio m de investigación
research staff N → personal m investigador
research student N → estudiante mf investigador(a)
research team N → equipo m de investigación
research work N → trabajo(s) m(pl) de investigación
research worker N → investigador(a) m/f
research fellow N → investigador(a) m/f
research grant N → beca f de investigación
research laboratory N → laboratorio m de investigación
research staff N → personal m investigador
research student N → estudiante mf investigador(a)
research team N → equipo m de investigación
research work N → trabajo(s) m(pl) de investigación
research worker N → investigador(a) m/f
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
research
[rɪˈsɜːrtʃ] n → recherches fpl, recherche f
He's doing research → Il fait de la recherche.
She's doing some research in the library → Elle fait des recherches à la bibliothèque.
her research for her PhD → ses recherches pour sa thèse
cancer research → la recherche sur le cancer, la recherche contre le cancer
a piece of research → un travail de recherche
He's doing research → Il fait de la recherche.
She's doing some research in the library → Elle fait des recherches à la bibliothèque.
her research for her PhD → ses recherches pour sa thèse
cancer research → la recherche sur le cancer, la recherche contre le cancer
a piece of research → un travail de recherche
vt [+ topic, problem, disease, function, role, habits] → faire des recherches sur; [+ book, article, period] → documenter; [+ documentary] → faire des recherches en vue de
to research the market → faire une étude de marché
to research the market → faire une étude de marché
modif [agency, firm, group, staff, team, centre, facilities] → de recherche, de recherches; [data, findings, paper, programme, project, proposal] → de recherche, de recherches; [costs, fund, grant] → de recherche, de recherches research work, research workerresearch and development n → recherche f et développement m, recherche-développement fresearch assistant n → assistant(e) m/f de recherche
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
research
n → Forschung f (→ into, on über +acc); a piece of research → eine Forschungsarbeit; to do research → forschen, Forschung betreiben; to carry out research into the effects of something → Forschungen über die Auswirkungen einer Sache (gen) → anstellen
vi → forschen, Forschung betreiben; to research into or on something → etw erforschen, über etw (acc) → forschen or Forschung betreiben
vt → erforschen, untersuchen; a well-researched book → ein Buch, das auf solider Forschungsarbeit beruht; (journalistic investigation) → ein gut recherchiertes Buch
research
in cpds → Forschungs-;research assistant
research budget
n → Forschungsetat m
research
:research establishment
n → Forschungsstätte f
research fellow
n (Univ) → Forschungsstipendiat(in) m(f)
research fellowship
n → Forschungsstipendium nt
research student
n (Univ) Student, der Forschungen für einen höheren akademischen Grad betreibt, → ˜ Doktorand(in) m(f)
research worker
n → Forscher(in) m(f)
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
research
(riˈsəːtʃ) , ((especially American) ˈri:sə:(r)tʃ) noun a close and careful study to find out (new) facts or information. He is engaged in cancer research; His researches resulted in some amazing discoveries; (also adjective) a research student.
(riˈsəː(r)tʃ) verb to carry out such a study. He's researching (into) Thai poetry.
reˈsearcher (riˈsəːtʃə) , ((American also) ˈri:sə:rtʃər) nounKernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
research
→ بَحْث výzkum forskning Forschung έρευνα investigación tutkimus recherche istraživanje ricerca 調査 연구 onderzoek forskning badania pesquisa исследование forskning การค้นคว้า araştırma nghiên cứu 研究Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
re·search
n. investigación, indagación, pesquisa;
v. investigar, indagar, hacer investigaciones.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
research
n investigación f; cancer — investigación sobre el cáncer, investigación del cáncerEnglish-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.