researched
|re-searched|
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/rɪˈsɜrtʃt/
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/rɪˈsɜːtʃt/
(research)
systematic investigation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'research' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'recercher,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'cercher' meant 'to search.'
Historical Evolution
'recercher' transformed into the Middle English word 'researchen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'research.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to search again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'systematic investigation.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'research'.
She researched the topic thoroughly before writing her paper.
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Last updated: 2025/06/01 06:15