definition of
[research]

[1] #1 research n. systematic investigation to establish facts. wn

[2] #2 research n. [inquiry, enquiry] a search for knowledge; "their pottery deserves more research than it has received". wn

[3] #3 research v. attempt to find out in a systematically and scientific manner; "The student researched the history of that word". wn

[4] #4 research v. [search, explore] inquire into; "the students had to research the history of the Second World War for their history project"; "He searched for information on his relatives on the web"; "Scientists are exploring the nature of consciousness". wn