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Research

/rɪˈsɜːrʧ/
nounverbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #300 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

    "The research conducted on climate change has revealed alarming trends."
As verb
  1. 1

    To investigate systematically; to carry out research.

    "She will research the effects of pollution on marine life."

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The term 'research' originates from the Old French 'recercher', meaning 'to seek out, search closely'. It evolved in the late Middle Ages, reflecting a systematic investigation into a subject, particularly in the context of academic and scientific inquiry.

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