re|search´a|ble

re|search´a|ble
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).


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