noun, verb · formal
research
UK/rɪˈsɜːtʃ/US/rɪˈsɝːtʃ/re·SEARCH
careful study of a subject to discover or explain new facts or develop new ideas
Examples
“Recent research shows that exercise improves mental health.”
“They are researching ways to reduce plastic waste.”
“Conducting thorough research is essential before writing an essay.”
Band 8 sentence
“Recent research into urban transport indicates that investing in cycling infrastructure can reduce congestion and improve public health.”
Collocations
- conduct research
- research shows
- extensive research
Word family
Common mistakes
I did a research about pollution.→I did research on pollution. / I conducted research on pollution.
The researches show…→The research shows…
Say it for a higher band
5study→6investigation→7+research
Synonyms
study
investigation
Easily confused
study
“A small study of forty students found the same pattern.”
experiment
“The laboratory experiment was repeated three times to confirm the result.”
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