research
gb/ɹisˈɚt͡ʃ/ us/ɹisˈɚt͡ʃ/
B1
Anglais
~ 400
Sens
0 sens
Nom
B1
entity
1
careful study to find facts
Careful study of a topic to find new facts or ideas.
Schéma d’usage :
research on [topic]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'research' with 'search'. 'Research' means a detailed study, not just looking for something briefly.
Synonymes
study (A general term for learning about something; may not imply the same level of systematic investigation.)
|
investigation (Focuses more on examining something closely, often to find a cause or truth.)
Antonymes
ignorance (The state of lacking knowledge or awareness on a subject.)
Collocations
conduct research
|research project
|research paper
|research findings
|research method
Thèmes
science
|education
|business
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- The research shows a strong link between exercise and mental health.
- She is doing research on renewable energy sources.
- Our team published new research in the medical journal.
- The research took over two years to complete.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I am doing research on climate change.
- He reads research about healthy food.
- They wrote a research paper.
- We found new facts in our research.
Verbe
B1
action
2
study to discover information
To study something carefully to find new facts or ideas.
Schéma d’usage :
to research [topic]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes incorrectly use 'research about' instead of 'research' or 'do research on'. The correct form is usually 'research [something]' or 'do research on [something]'.
Synonymes
investigate (Often used for looking into specific events or situations, not always academic.)
|
analyze (Focuses more on examining data or information methodically.)
Antonymes
neglect (To fail to give attention or study to something.)
Collocations
research a topic
|research the market
|research thoroughly
Thèmes
science
|education
|business
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- We need to research the local market before launching the product.
- She is researching ways to reduce waste in manufacturing.
- I spent weeks researching my family history.
- The journalist researched the background of the story thoroughly.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I will research this topic for my homework.
- She researches plants in the forest.
- They are researching new ways to make cars.
- He researched the history of the town.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
research
API
GB/ɹisˈɚt͡ʃ/
US/ɹisˈɚt͡ʃ/
Syllabes et accentuation
re - search (2 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (search)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: research
- Plural: research
Verb
- Base: research
- 3rd Person Singular: researches
- Present Participle: researching
- Past: researched
Famille de mots
Forms
researches
verb
researching
verb
researched
verb
Core family
researcher
noun B1
Advanced or less common
researchable
adjective
Expressions
do research
1/dˈu ɹisˈɚt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
perform detailed study
To study a topic carefully to find out new facts or ideas.
Exemples
- You need to do research before writing your essay.
- Scientists do research to solve problems.
market research
1/mˈɑɹkɪt ɹisˈɚt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
study of markets and customers
The study of what people want to buy and how they buy it.
Exemples
- The company did market research before releasing the new product.
- Market research shows growing interest in electric cars.
research and development
1/ɹisˈɚt͡ʃ ˈænd dɪvˈɛləpmənt/
fixed phrase
technical
business innovation work
The part of a business that studies and creates new products or improves old ones.
Exemples
- The company invests heavily in research and development.
- Research and development is key for technology companies.