research
noun/ˈriːsɜrtʃ/
Frequency rank: #330 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
A careful study done to discover new facts or information.
Example sentence
Scientists often conduct extensive research to discover new medicines.
Synonyms & related words
More words in ranks 301–400
- almostVery nearly but not completely.
- historyThe study of past events, especially of human affairs.
- knownRecognized or familiar; the past participle of 'know'.
- largeBig in size, amount, or number.
- lostUnable to find your way; no longer possessed or known.
- roomA separate space within a building, enclosed by walls.
- severalMore than two but not very many.
- universityA place of higher education that gives degrees.
- winTo be the best or first in a contest, game, or race.
- wrongNot correct; mistaken or improper.