- research⇄adj. researchable.
- research⇄noun 1. hunting for facts or truth about a subject; inquiry; investigation.
Ex. The researches of men of science have done much to lessen disease.
(SYN) study.
2. organized scientific investigation to solve problems, test hypotheses, - research⇄research, noun, verb.
- research⇄v.i. to make researches; do research.
Ex. On these three subjects he is directed to read and research--corn laws, finance, tithes (Robert Southey). - research⇄v.t. to search into; investigate carefully.
Ex. He had employed himself ... in researching history (Mrs. A. M. Bennett).