Words Like RESEARCH

We have put together a list of words that are similar to RESEARCH.

15 Alternative Words Similar to research

1 Inquiry Noun      Synonym Words Like Inquiry
2 Enquiry Noun      Synonym Words Like Enquiry
3 Investigating Noun      Synonym Words Like Investigating
4 Investigation Noun      Synonym Words Like Investigation
5 Search Verb      Synonym Words Like Search
6 Explore Verb      Synonym Words Like Explore
7 Mapquest Verb      Hyponym
8 Prospect Verb      Hyponym Words Like Prospect
9 Refer Verb      Hyponym Words Like Refer
10 Consult Verb      Hyponym Words Like Consult
11 Microscopy Noun      Hyponym
12 Fieldwork Noun      Hyponym
13 Probe Noun      Hyponym Words Like Probe
14 Canvass Noun      Hyponym Words Like Canvass
15 Heraldry Noun      Hyponym Words Like Heraldry

3 examples of research

1 researches of human wisdom; to research a topic in the library; medical research
2 He searched for information on his relatives on the web
3 Scientists are exploring the nature of consciousness

10 definitions of research

1 Diligent inquiry or examination in seeking facts or principles; laborious or continued search after truth.
2 Systematic observation of phenomena for the purpose of learning new facts or testing the application of theories to known facts; -- also called scientific research. This is the research part of the phrase “research and development” (R&D).
3 To search or examine with continued care; to seek diligently.
4 inquire into
5 attempt to find out in a systematically and scientific manner
6 systematic investigation to establish facts
7 a search for knowledge
8 Scholarly or scientific investigation or inquiry. See Synonyms at inquiry.
9 Close, careful study.
10 To engage in or perform research.
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