- re-search
- \(ˈ)rē|sərch, -sə̄ch, -səich\ transitive verb
Etymology: re- + search: to search again or anew
decided to re-search the chest for the lost letters
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/ree serrch"/, v.t., v.i.to search or search for again.[1740-50; RE- + SEARCH]* * *
re-search /rē-sûrchˈ/transitive verbTo search againORIGIN: ↑re-* * *
re|search «rih SURCH, REE surch», noun, verb.–n.1. hunting for facts or truth about a subject; inquiry; investigation: »The researches of men of science have done much to lessen disease.
SYNONYM(S): study.2. organized scientific investigation to solve problems, test hypotheses, or develop or invent new products: »atomic research, cancer research.
–v.i.to make researches; do research: »On these three subjects he is directed to read and research—corn laws, finance, tithes (Robert Southey).
–v.t.to search into; investigate carefully: »He had employed himself…in researching history (Mrs. A. M. Bennett).
╂[< Middle French recerche < Old French recercher < re- again + cercher, later, chercher to seek for, search]–re|search´a|ble, adjective.re-search «ree SURCH», transitive verb, intransitive verb.to search again or repeatedly: »The lads searched and re-searched this place, but in vain (Mark Twain).
Useful english dictionary. 2012.