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research noun

[ri 'se:(r)tS] = /rɪ ˈsɜːʳtʃ/
['ri: se:(r)tS] = /ˈriː sɜːʳtʃ/
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  1. Research happens when scientists think about something, get information, and analyze it, in order to produce new knowledge.
    Medical research shows that vitamin C is good for one’s health.
    New products are designed by the research department in our company.
    I went to Mexico to do research on the Aztec civilization.