Definition of research

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  • research is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • research is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
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Definition of research

  • inquire into (verb)

    Examples

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

    Synonyms

    1. explore
    2. search
  • a search for knowledge (noun)

    Examples

    1. their pottery deserves more research than it has received

    Synonyms

    1. enquiry
    2. inquiry
  • attempt to find out in a systematically and scientific manner (verb)

    Examples

    1. The student researched the history of that word
  • systematic investigation to establish facts (noun)

See definition of research in Merriam Webster