research meaning and definition

RESEARCH noun

Definition of research (noun)

1. systematic investigation to establish facts
2. a search for knowledge
   • "their pottery deserves more research than it has received"
   • synonyms: enquiry, inquiry

RESEARCH verb

Definition of research (verb)

1. attempt to find out in a systematically and scientific manner
   • "The student researched the history of that word"
2. inquire into
   • "the students had to research the history of the Second World War for their history project"; "He searched for information on his relatives on the web"; "Scientists are exploring the nature of consciousness"
   • synonyms: explore, search