Meaning of research In English

• 0 a detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding:

  • scientific/medical research

  • a research student/assistant/laboratory

  • They are carrying out/conducting/doing some fascinating research into/on the language of dolphins.

  • UK His researches in the field of disease prevention produced unexpected results.

• 1 to study a subject in detail, especially in order to discover new information or reach a new understanding:

  • She's researching into possible cures for AIDS.

  • Journalists were frantically researching the new prime minister's background, family, and interests.

• 2 a detailed study of a subject in order to discover information or achieve a new understanding of it:

  • medical/scientific research

  • The US government has funded some research on high-speed trains.

  • I like doing research.

• 3 detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover new information or understand the subject better:

  • research into/on sth He is conducting detailed research into the effects of advertising on children.

  • carry out/do/conduct research The doctor has carried out extensive research on the superbug.

  • We'll need to do some research into the market before we commit ourselves.

  • It was a useful piece of research.

  • scientific/medical research He doesn't believe the scientific research.

  • a research assistant/student

  • a research grant

• 4 to study a subject carefully or in detail, especially in order to discover new information or understand the subject better:

  • research into sth She researches into the effects of climate change.