research research /ˈriːsɝtʃ/

noun

1. () Systematic investigation to establish facts  ( research )
   systematic investigation to establish facts
     The scientist dedicated years to research in the field of genetics.
   The scientist dedicated years to research in the field of genetics.
   
   
2. () A search for knowledge  ( enquiry [Canadian, British] , inquiry , research )
   a search for knowledge
    Their pottery deserves more research than it has received
   their pottery deserves more research than it has received
   

verb

1. () Attempt to find out in a systematically and scientific manner  ( research )
   attempt to find out in a systematically and scientific manner
    The student researched the history of that word
   The student researched the history of that word
   
2. Inquire into  ( research , delve into , search , explore )
   inquire into
    The students had to research the history of the Second World War for their history project
   the students had to research the history of the Second World War for their history project
    He searched for information on his relatives on the web
   He searched for information on his relatives on the web
    Scientists are exploring the nature of consciousness
   Scientists are exploring the nature of consciousness