research

[rɪˈsɜːtʃ]

Definition:
1. A careful study of a subject, especially in order to discover new facts or information about it.
2. Try to discover facts about it.
3. A search for knowledge.

Use 'research' in a sentence:

1. The survey formed part of a larger programme of research.
2. The research seemed founded on quicksand.
3. Two independent research bodies reached the same conclusions.
4. This research has done much to advance our understanding of language learning.
5. Stem cell research is supported by many doctors.
6. Recent research on deaf children has produced some interesting findings about their speech.
7. They want to separate teaching from research.
8. Her article is a discussion of the methods used in research.
9. We had come to a dead end in our research.
10. Too much emphasis is placed on research.
11. The results are entirely consistent with our earlier research.
12. Its research budget exceeds $700 million a year.
13. His theories have been debunked by recent research.
14. The research should prove invaluable in the study of children's language.
15. The space program is the evolution of years of research.
16. Her research has thrown up some interesting facts.
17. His research is for the betterment of mankind.
18. Embryo research is an emotive issue.
19. They'd got a special grant to encourage research.
20. This book has been very well researched.
21. What's the form when you apply for a research grant?
22. They're researching into ways of improving people's diet.
23. Our research attempts to evaluate the effectiveness of the different drugs.
24. The results of the research are summarized at the end of the chapter.
25. The university is highly rated for its research.
26. There are some obvious practical applications of the research.
27. This research is based on anecdote not fact.
28. I attach great importance to this research.
29. The report is underpinned by extensive research.
30. He was offered a research fellowship at Yale.
31. Their claims are unsupported by research findings.
32. I've done some research to find out the cheapest way of travelling there.
33. What have their researches shown?
34. Extensive research has been done into this disease.
35. He has carried out extensive research into renewable energy sources.
36. It is important to keep in touch with the latest research.
37. I have been doing some historical research.
38. The first stage in research is data collection.
39. Her work was divided between tutoring and research.
40. Research is the cornerstone of the profession.
41. So far we haven't been able to find anything, but we're still researching.
42. The research involves in-depth interviewing.
43. Research will be needed as a preliminary to taking a decision.
44. The research shows that computer games may cause aggression.
45. This study is the cornerstone of the whole research programme.
46. The department led the world in cancer research.
47. Matthew's out quite a lot doing his research.
48. Research has so far proved inconclusive.
49. He has been awarded a research grant.
50. Research in this area is somewhat equivocal.
51. Recent research has thrown new light on the causes of the disease.
52. Please file it in my 'Research' file.
53. He's been researching material for a documentary.
54. Gould was helped in his researches by local naturalists.
55. His research was at a dead end.
56. Market research has shown us that people want quality, not just low prices.
57. The book is the fruit of years of research.
58. This book is the result of 25 years of research.
59. She was invited to give a paper on the results of her research.
60. Our scientific research is second to none.
61. There have been large cuts in government funding for scientific research.
62. I'm doing some research on the subject.
63. The report provides a framework for further research.
64. She's in New York researching her new book.
65. 65 percent of the 1987 budget went for nuclear weapons research and production.
66. All research proposals must be accompanied by a full motivation.
67. The research unit is attached to the university.