Research

Pronunciation: /rɪˈsɜːrtʃ/

Definitions of research

noun a systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions

Example Sentences

A1 I did some research on the internet to find the answer.

A2 She is conducting research for her school project.

B1 The research conducted by the team provided valuable insights.

B2 The research paper was published in a prestigious journal.

C1 Her groundbreaking research revolutionized the field of medicine.

C2 The research findings were presented at an international conference.

Examples of research in a Sentence

formal The scientist conducted extensive research on the effects of climate change.

informal I spent hours researching the best vacation spots for this summer.

slang I'm gonna do some quick research before we make a decision.

figurative Exploring different perspectives is like conducting research on life itself.

Grammatical Forms of research

• past tense: researched
• plural: researches
• comparative: more research
• superlative: most research
• present tense: research
• future tense: will research
• perfect tense: have researched
• continuous tense: is researching
• singular: research
• positive degree: research
• infinitive: to research
• gerund: researching
• participle: researched

Origin and Evolution of research

First Known Use: 1577 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'research' originated from the Old French word 'recherche', which means 'to seek out, search closely'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'research' has come to be associated with systematic investigation and study in various fields, evolving from a general sense of seeking out information to a more specialized and methodical approach to acquiring knowledge.