research
research
Pronunciation
IPA Phonetic Spelling of "research"
IPA Transcription: /ɹɪˈsɜːtʃ/ or /ɹiˈsɝtʃ/
Note: The difference between the two transcriptions lies in the pronunciation of the vowel in the second syllable. The first is more common in British English, while the second is more common in American English.
Breakdown of Syllables
Syllable 1: ri
/ɹ/ - alveolar approximant (similar to the "r" in "red")
/ɪ/ - short front vowel (similar to the "i" in "sit")
Syllable 2: search
/s/ - voiceless alveolar fricative (similar to the "s" in "sun")
/ɜː/ or /ɝ/ - vowel sound (varies between British and American English)
/tʃ/ - affricate (combination of /t/ and /ʃ/)
/t/ - voiceless alveolar plosive (similar to the "t" in "top")
/ʃ/ - voiceless palato-alveolar fricative (similar to the "sh" in "ship")
Word Form Variations
research (singular)
researches (plural)
researched (past tense)
researching (present participle and gerund)
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Noun
Definition: A systematic investigation into a subject or issue to establish facts or principles.
Synonyms: inquiry, study, exploration, investigation, analysis
Antonyms: guesswork, assumption, ignorance
Verb
Definition: To carry out a systematic investigation to establish facts or principles.
Synonyms: investigate, study, explore, examine, analyze
Antonyms: neglect, ignore, overlook
Adjective
Definition: Relating to or involving research.
Synonyms: investigative, exploratory, analytical, inquiring
Antonyms: superficial, casual, haphazard
Note: There is no adverb form of "research." The adverb form would be "researchedly," but this is not a common or widely used word.
Examples of Use
Noun
Academic context: "Extensive research has been conducted on the effects of climate change on global ecosystems." (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Reports)
Newspapers: "A new study, published in the journal Nature, reveals groundbreaking research on the origins of the universe." (The New York Times)
Online publications: "Meta's latest research focuses on developing AI models that can understand and generate human language." (Meta Blog)
Entertainment: "The film 'The Social Network' depicts the early research and development of Facebook." (Film)
Verb
Scientific context: "Scientists are researching a potential cure for Alzheimer's disease." (Scientific journals)
Business context: "Marketers research consumer behavior to understand product preferences." (Marketing textbooks)
Public discourse: "Politicians often research public opinion before making policy decisions." (News articles, speeches)
Everyday language: "I'm researching vacation destinations for my summer trip." (Conversation)
Adjective
Academic context: "Research findings have been incorporated into the new curriculum." (Educational journals)
Business context: "Research-based marketing strategies have proven successful." (Marketing textbooks)
Newspapers: "The article presented research-backed evidence of the link between diet and heart disease." (The Washington Post)
Online publications: "Research-driven innovation is essential for technological advancement." (Tech blogs)
Note: The word "research" is ubiquitous across various fields and mediums, making it challenging to provide exhaustive examples. The examples provided above represent a small sample of the word's extensive usage.
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Research
"Research is what I'm doing when I don't know what I'm doing." - Albert Einstein (attributed)
"If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?" - Albert Einstein (attributed)
"Research is to see what everybody else has seen, and to think what nobody else has thought." - Albert Einstein (attributed)
"The great question that has never been answered, and which I have not yet been able to answer, despite my thirty years of research into the feminine soul, is 'What does a woman want?'" - Sigmund Freud (The Interpretation of Dreams)
"Research is creating new knowledge." - Unknown
"Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose." - Zora Neale Hurston (Dust Tracks on the Road)
"After all, the ultimate goal of all research is not objectivity, but truth." - Unknown
"Money won't buy happiness, but it will pay the salaries of a large research staff to study the problem." - Unknown
"Research is a blind date with knowledge." - Unknown
"The more you research, the more you realize how much you don't know." - Original quote
Etymology
The word "research" comes from French.
Imagine you lost your favorite toy. You'd probably look for it, right? This is like "search." Now, if you looked for it again, maybe in a different place, that's like "re-search."
So, "research" really means to "search again" or "look for something carefully."
Way back in the 1500s, people started using this word to talk about looking into things closely, like scientists do when they try to figure out something new.
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Research
While there aren't many common idioms using "research" directly, we can find some phrases and expressions where it's used frequently:
Common Phrases
Research and development (R&D): refers to activities that companies undertake to innovate and introduce new products and services.
Market research: involves gathering and analyzing information about consumers, competitors, and the industry.
Research paper: a written document that presents the results of an investigation.
Less Common Phrases
In-depth research: implies a thorough and detailed investigation.
Groundbreaking research: suggests innovative and pioneering work.
Peer-reviewed research: indicates work evaluated by experts in the field.
Similar Expressions (Using Synonyms)
While not direct idioms with "research," these phrases convey similar meanings:
Dig deep: to investigate thoroughly
Do your homework: to prepare thoroughly
Crack the case: to solve a problem through investigation
Reason for Limited Idioms: "Research" is a relatively new word in the English language. Many idioms and phrases develop over centuries through oral tradition. As a result, there aren't as many established idioms using "research" compared to older words.
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Definition of research from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
