Word of the Day - Research

re·search
[ri-surch, ree-surch]

noun
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.

verb (used without object)
3.to make researches; investigate carefully.

verb (used with object)
4.to make an extensive investigation into: to research a matter thoroughly.