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research

/rɪˈsɜːrtʃ/

A detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding. It involves gathering facts and data to test a theory or solve a problem.

Exemples

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1

I am doing some research on which phone to buy.

I am looking for information about which phone to buy.

2

The professor published her latest research in a scientific journal.

The professor shared her newest study in a science book.

3

I did a bit of research before we went on holiday.

I looked up some information before our trip.

Famille de mots

Nom
research
Verb
research
Adjectif
researched
Apparenté
researcher
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Astuce mémo

Think of 're-search' as 'searching again' and again until you find the deep truth.

Quiz rapide

The scientist spent five years doing ________ on the new medicine.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : research

Exemples

1

I am doing some research on which phone to buy.

everyday

I am looking for information about which phone to buy.

2

The professor published her latest research in a scientific journal.

formal

The professor shared her newest study in a science book.

3

I did a bit of research before we went on holiday.

informal

I looked up some information before our trip.

4

Further research is needed to confirm these results.

academic

More study is required to make sure these facts are correct.

5

Our market research shows that people like the new design.

business

Our study of customers shows that people like the new look.

Famille de mots

Nom
research
Verb
research
Adjectif
researched
Apparenté
researcher

Collocations courantes

conduct research to do a study
scientific research study based on science
market research study about what people buy
carry out research to perform an investigation
research findings the results of a study

Phrases Courantes

research and development

work directed toward innovation

in-depth research

very detailed study

original research

new study not done before

Souvent confondu avec

research vs search

To search is to look for something lost; research is to study a topic to find facts.

research vs information

Information is the data you find; research is the process of looking for it.

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Notes d'usage

Research is an uncountable noun. This means you should not use it with 'a' or in the plural form 'researches' when referring to the activity of studying.

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Erreurs courantes

Many learners say 'a research' or 'many researches'. Instead, say 'some research' or 'a piece of research'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 're-search' as 'searching again' and again until you find the deep truth.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old French 'recercher', meaning to seek out or search closely.

Modèles grammaticaux

uncountable noun often used with the verbs 'do' or 'conduct' takes a singular verb
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Contexte culturel

In academic culture, 'research' is the most respected way to prove an argument or gain a degree.

Quiz rapide

The scientist spent five years doing ________ on the new medicine.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : research

Mots lis

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B2

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B2

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B2

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B2

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B2

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B2

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B2

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B2

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B2

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