research
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5I am doing some research on which phone to buy.
I am looking for information about which phone to buy.
The professor published her latest research in a scientific journal.
The professor shared her newest study in a science book.
I did a bit of research before we went on holiday.
I looked up some information before our trip.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of 're-search' as 'searching again' and again until you find the deep truth.
Quiz rápido
The scientist spent five years doing ________ on the new medicine.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: research
Exemplos
I am doing some research on which phone to buy.
everydayI am looking for information about which phone to buy.
The professor published her latest research in a scientific journal.
formalThe professor shared her newest study in a science book.
I did a bit of research before we went on holiday.
informalI looked up some information before our trip.
Further research is needed to confirm these results.
academicMore study is required to make sure these facts are correct.
Our market research shows that people like the new design.
businessOur study of customers shows that people like the new look.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
research and development
work directed toward innovation
in-depth research
very detailed study
original research
new study not done before
Frequentemente confundido com
To search is to look for something lost; research is to study a topic to find facts.
Information is the data you find; research is the process of looking for it.
Notas de uso
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.
Erros comuns
Many learners say 'a research' or 'many researches'. Instead, say 'some research' or 'a piece of research'.
Dica de memorização
Think of 're-search' as 'searching again' and again until you find the deep truth.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Old French 'recercher', meaning to seek out or search closely.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In academic culture, 'research' is the most respected way to prove an argument or gain a degree.
Quiz rápido
The scientist spent five years doing ________ on the new medicine.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: research
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