research
noun [ U ]
uk/rɪˈsɜːtʃ/ usdetailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover new information or understand the subject better:
research into/on sth He is conducting detailed research into the effects of advertising on children.
carry out/do/conduct research The doctor has carried out extensive research on the superbug.
We'll need to do some research into the market before we commit ourselves.
It was a useful piece of research.
scientific/medical research He doesn't believe the scientific research.
a research assistant/student
a research grant
See also
attitude research
audience research
consumer research
credit research
desk research
investment research
market research
motivational research
operations research
product research
qualitative research
research
verb [ I or T ]
uk/rɪˈsɜːtʃ/ usto study a subject carefully or in detail, especially in order to discover new information or understand the subject better:
research into sth She researches into the effects of climate change.