research
verb [I or T] /rɪˈsɜːtʃ/
/-ˈsɝːtʃ/ Definition
B2 to study a subject in detail, especially in order to discover new information or reach a new understanding: She's researching into possible cures for AIDS. Journalists were frantically researching the new prime minister's background, family, and interests.Analysing and evaluatingAssessing and estimating valueInventing, designing and innovationCreating and producing researcher /-ˈsɜː.tʃər/
/-ˈsɝː.tʃɚ/ noun [C] B2 a television/political researcherInventing, designing and innovationCreating and producing
/-ˈsɝː.tʃɚ/ noun [C] B2 a television/political researcherInventing, designing and innovationCreating and producing(Definition of research verb 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 noun
- robotics noun
- tech adjective, noun
- technical adjective
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