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rɪˈsəːtʃ,
ˈriːsəːtʃ/
n.
the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
v.
carry out research into.
▸use research to discover or verify information presented in (a book, programme, etc.).
Derivative
- researchable adj.
- researcher n.
Usage
The traditional pronunciation in British English puts the stress on the second syllable, -search. In US English the stress comes on the re-. The US pronunciation is becoming more common in British English and, while some traditionalists view it as incorrect, it is now generally accepted as a standard variant in British English.
Etymology
C16: from obs. Fr. recerche (n.), recercher (v.), from OFr. re- (expressing intensive force) + cerchier ‘to search’.
