research noun, verb

■ noun /; ; AmE / [U] (also researches [pl.])

FUTURES RESEARCH, ATTITUDE RESEARCH, AUDIENCE RESEARCH, CONSUMER MARKET RESEARCH, CONSUMER RESEARCH, CREDIT RESEARCH, CUSTOMER RESEARCH, DESK RESEARCH, INVESTMENT RESEARCH, MARKET RESEARCH, MARKETING RESEARCH, MOTIVATIONAL RESEARCH, OPERATIONAL RESEARCH, OPERATIONS RESEARCH

a careful study of a subject, especially in order to discover new facts or information about it:

The company has invested a great deal in research.

He has carried out extensive research into/on robotics.

What have their researches shown?

He is a research analyst in the field of mortgages.

This will be an interesting piece of research.

Colleges are competing for government research grants.

❖ to carry out/conduct/do/undertake research

◆ detailed/extensive/in-depth research

◆ research proves/reveals/shows/suggests sth

◆ a research centre/laboratory/unit a research analyst/group/scientist/team/worker

■ verb /; AmE / [+ obj or no obj] research (into/in/on sth)

to study sth carefully and try to discover new facts about it:

They're researching new product ideas.

He has spent the last two years researching into how to improve the engine's performance.

researcher noun [C]:

She works as a researcher for ICI.

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