research
noun [U, plural] /rɪˈsɜːtʃ/ /ˈriː.sɜːtʃ/
/ˈriː.sɝːtʃ/ (also researches)Definition
B1 a detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding: scientific/medical research a research student/assistant/laboratory They are carrying out/conducting/doing some fascinating research into/on the language of dolphins. His researches in the field of disease prevention produced unexpected results.Inventing, designing and innovationCreating and producing
(Definition of research noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- architect noun
- authoring noun
- blueprint noun
- coin verb (INVENT)
- computer-aided design noun
- contrive verb
- create verb (MAKE)
- ergonomics noun
- founding father noun
- guinea pig noun (TEST)
- improvisation noun
- innovate verb
- invent verb (NEW DESIGN)
- mint verb (NEW THING)
- pioneer noun
- research and development noun
- research verb
- robotics noun
- tech adjective, noun
- technical adjective
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