research
Americannoun
verb
Related Words
See investigation.
Other Word Forms
- proresearch adjective
- researchable adjective
- researcher noun
- researchist noun
- underresearch verb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of research
First recorded in 1570–80; (verb) from Middle French recercher “to seek,” Old French, equivalent to re- re- + cercher search; (noun) from Middle French recerche
Example Sentences
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New research shows that the ranks of the affluent have grown markedly over the last 50 years or so, while the lower rungs of the middle class have shrunk.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
“I would give up any of our research funding to have the program continue with the tribe,” Jeffres said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
"A civilised country, a civilised government never targets institutions of knowledge, laboratories or research centres," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
They have “seized on gold’s price drop, because this sudden retreat gives buyers the chance to reset the clock back before January’s historic price spike,” said Adrian Ash, director of research at BullionVault.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026
One of Oppenheimer’s bankers, who hoped to be hired by Aames, stomped around the research department looking for anyone who knew anything about the mortgage business.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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