research

/ɹɪˈsɜːtʃ/noun

Careful study or investigation carried out to discover facts or test ideas.

Example sentences

“Her research on bee behavior was published in a science journal.”
“Scientists are doing research on new ways to store solar energy.”

Uncountable in standard English: say 'a piece of research' or 'a study', never 'a research'.

Synonyms for research

study
investigation
inquiry
experimentation

On the Academic Word List. Find it in: Academic vocabulary.

Related words

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