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research
noun
    1. Detailed and careful investigation into some subject or area of study with the aim of discovering and applying new facts or information.
      Thesaurus: search, study, inquiry, investigation, analysis, probe, exploration, quest, examination, fact-finding, delving, scrutiny.
verb
    tr & intr
    1. To carry out such an investigation.
      Thesaurus: investigate, explore, analyse, search, study, examine, scrutinize, probe.
      Form: research into something (often)
Derivative: researcher
noun
    Someone who carries out such an investigation
      Thesaurus: analyst, investigator.
Etymology: 16c: from French recercher, from cercher to seek.



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