research

research
/ri serrch", ree"serrch/, n.
1. diligent and systematic inquiry or investigation into a subject in order to discover or revise facts, theories, applications, etc.: recent research in medicine.
2. a particular instance or piece of research.
v.i.
3. to make researches; investigate carefully.
v.t.
4. to make an extensive investigation into: to research a matter thoroughly.
[1570-80; (v.) < MF recercher to seek, OF, equiv. to re- RE- + cercher to SEARCH; (n.) < MF recerche]
Syn. 1. scrutiny, study. See investigation. 4. study, inquire, examine, scrutinize.

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