researching
|re-search-ing|
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/rɪˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
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/rɪˈsɜːtʃɪŋ/
(research)
systematic investigation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'research' originates from the Old French 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
present participle of 'research'.
She is researching the effects of climate change.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41