English · Word Candidate

research

/ˈɹiːsɜːt͡ʃ/

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Also seen as: researches · researching · researched

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tra cứu cẩn thận để tìm hoặc sửa lại các sự kiện, nguyên tắc, lý thuyết, ứng dụng, v.v.

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Noun

Examples

In an era when political leaders promise deliverance from decline through America’s purported preeminence in scientific research, the news that science is in deep trouble in the United States has been as unwelcome as a diagnosis of leukemia following the loss of health insurance.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A particular instance or piece of research.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một trường hợp hoặc phần nghiên cứu cụ thể

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NounRegister: dated

Examples

The dearest interests of parties have frequently been staked on the results of the researches of antiquaries.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To search or examine with continued care; to seek diligently.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tìm kiếm hoặc kiểm tra cẩn thận

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To make an extensive investigation into.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

điều tra rộng rãi

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “research” mean?

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).

Is “research” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.