Definition of research

"research" in the noun sense

1. research

systematic investigation to establish facts

2. inquiry, enquiry, research

a search for knowledge

"their pottery deserves more research than it has received"

"research" in the verb sense

1. research

attempt to find out in a systematically and scientific manner

"The student researched the history of that word"

2. research, search, explore

inquire into

"the students had to research the history of the Second World War for their history project"

"He searched for information on his relatives on the web"

"Scientists are exploring the nature of consciousness"

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Quotations for research

Nature, the handmaid of God Almighty, does nothing but with good advice, if we make research into the true reason of things. [ James Howell ]

Only the refined and delicate pleasures that spring from research and education can build up barriers between different ranks. [ Mme. de Stael ]

research in Scrabble®

The word research is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 13

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays In The Letters research:

RESEARCH
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RESEARCH
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Seven Letter Word Alert: (10 words)

archers, careers, crasher, creaser, hearers, reacher, reaches, rehears, reshare, shearer

 

All Scrabble® Plays For The Word research

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The 200 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In research

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research in Words With Friends™

The word research is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 13

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays In The Letters research:

REACHER
(101 = 66 + 35)
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CRASHER
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ARCHERS
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Seven Letter Word Alert: (10 words)

archers, careers, crasher, creaser, hearers, reacher, reaches, rehears, reshare, shearer

 

All Words With Friends™ Plays For The Word research

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The 200 Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays Using The Letters In research

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