research noun
ADJECTIVES
detailed, in-depth, extensive, thorough, exhaustive
・The student conducted in-depth research on the history of the Civil War.
painstaking, rigorous, meticulous
・The scientists conducted rigorous research to develop a new vaccine.
further, more, additional
・Further research is needed to confirm these findings.
ground-breaking, pioneering, cutting-edge, leading
・His groundbreaking research led to significant advancements in the field.
basic • preliminary • original
・The journalist conducted preliminary research to gather background information on the story.
collaborative, cooperative • independent
・Many agencies are working in the field of cooperative research and development.
empirical • qualitative • quantitative
・The sociologist conducted qualitative research to understand the experiences of homeless people.
academic, clinical, historical, medical, military, scientific, social
・The university library offers a wide range of resources for academic research.
AIDS, cancer, climate, energy, etc.
・Cancer research is a complex and challenging field.
animal
・Animal research has helped to develop vaccines and antibiotics.
market
・We conducted surveys as part of our market research.
VERBS
carry out, conduct, do, undertake
・She conducted research on climate change impacts.
be based on
・Our recommendations are always based on extensive research.
RESEARCH + VERB
demonstrate, indicate, prove, reveal, show, suggest
・Her research revealed new insights into human behavior.
produce, yield
・The research yielded surprising insights into human behavior.
contribute
・Their research contributed to significant advancements in the field.
support
・His research supported the theory of relativity.
emphasize, highlight
・The research study emphasized the need for better urban planning.
aim
・The research study aimed to understand consumer behavior.
NOUNS
degree
・She obtained her research degree in environmental science.
effort, programme, project, work
・We need more funding for our ongoing research project.
study, paper • methodology • topic
・The research paper highlighted the importance of biodiversity conservation.
・The research findings were published in a prestigious journal.
centre, institute, laboratory
・His groundbreaking discovery was made during his time at the research institute.
assistant, group, student, team, worker
・The research team analyzed data from various sources.
seminar, symposium
・The research seminar provided insights into cutting-edge technologies.
grant
・The research grant enabled the scientist to pursue their innovative ideas.
PREPOSITIONS
in
・The university established a center for basic research in cancer.
into, on
・The team worked diligently on their research to find a solution.
PHRASES
a piece of research
・She presented a piece of research on the impact of social media.
an area of research
・Climate change is an area of research that requires urgent attention.
research and development
・The company invests heavily in research and development.
research verb
ADVERBS
carefully, meticulously, diligently
・The team carefully researched the data to avoid errors.
exhaustively, extensively, rigorously, thoroughly, comprehensively, fully
・They extensively researched the market trends before investing.
well, properly • poorly, carelessly
・It's important to take the time to research properly for accurate information.
systematically • collectively • independently
・The students independently researched their assigned topics.
continuously • regularly • currently
・They are currently researching the effects of the new drug.
NOUNS
topic, issue, field, data, literature, etc.
・They decided to research the topic before making any conclusions.
market, event, history, culture, technology, etc.
・The company is researching the market before launching its new product.
solution, practice, approach, effect, source, cure, etc.
・The team is researching possible solutions to the problem.
relationship, connection, similarity, correlation, etc.
・The researchers closely researched the relationship between variables.
PREPOSITIONS
for
・They are researching for potential solutions to the environmental issue.
into
・She's been researching into the historical origins of the ancient artifact.