research

Definitions

1. noun

   Careful study to find facts or learn something new.

   Examples

   • Years of research went into the new vaccine.
   • The research team works outside the city.
2. noun

   One piece of study or investigation.

   Examples

   • The researches of the scholars changed our view of history.
   • His first research was about local birds.
3. verb

   To study something carefully to find out facts.

   Examples

   • Scholars have researched the origins of the book for decades.
   • She researched every part before writing her report.
4. verb

   To look into a subject in detail.

   Examples

   • The team researched the market before the launch.
   • He researched the company's history for his thesis.
5. verb

   To search for something again.

   Examples

   • They researched the files after the first search found nothing.
   • The detective researched the old case files a second time.
6. verb

   In marketing, to get a certain reaction from test audiences.

   Examples

   • The ad researched well with young people.
   • The new slogan researched poorly with older shoppers.