Research
/riˈsɜrtʃ/
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Definition
(noun) Diligent inquiry or examination to seek or revise facts, principles, theories, applications, etc. (that are currently available, or that are familiar to one's self).
Sentence Examples
If we knew what we were doing, it wouldn't be called research, would it?
We have not kept pace with the latest research.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The university secured funding to ____ the long-term effects of air pollution on children's health.