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.
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.
3.to make researches; investigate carefully.
verb (used with object)
4.to make an extensive investigation into: to research a matter thoroughly.
4.to make an extensive investigation into: to research a matter thoroughly.