research

noun

1. systematic investigation to establish facts

Definition categories: act, investigating, investigation

2. a search for knowledge

- their pottery deserves more research than it has received

Similar word(s): enquiry, inquiry

Definition categories: thought

verb

1. attempt to find out in a systematically and scientific manner

- The student researched the history of that word

Definition categories: communication, investigate

2. inquire into

- the students had to research the history of the Second World War for their history project

Similar word(s): explore, search

Definition categories: cognition, investigate