26984 words

research

5 definitions • 17 examples
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scientific/medical research
They are carrying out/conducting/doing some fascinating research into/on the language of dolphins.
UK His researches in the field of disease prevention produced unexpected results.
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She's researching into possible cures for AIDS.
Journalists were frantically researching the new prime minister's background, family, and interests.
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medical/scientific research
The US government has funded some research on high-speed trains.
I like doing research.
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detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover new information or understand the subject better:

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research into/on sth He is conducting detailed research into the effects of advertising on children.
carry out/do/conduct research The doctor has carried out extensive research on the superbug.
We'll need to do some research into the market before we commit ourselves.
It was a useful piece of research.
scientific/medical research He doesn't believe the scientific research.
a research assistant/student
a research grant
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to study a subject carefully or in detail, especially in order to discover new information or understand the subject better:

Examples:

research into sth She researches into the effects of climate change.

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