noun

research

research, study

She is doing research on cancer.

She is doing research on cancer.

Further research is needed.

Further research is needed.

((research)) <on/into sth.> a detailed study of a subject She is doing research on cancer.

Synonyms: study, investigation, inquiry

From Old French 'recercher', meaning 'to seek out, search closely'. 're-' (intensive prefix) + 'cercher' (to search).

Think 'RE-SEARCH' - to search again and again to find new information.

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