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Synonyms of research

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Another word for research is investigation. Other synonyms of research are inquiry and study.

Synonyms and similar words for research

nounMore synonyms

  • investigationThe act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research, especially patient or thorough...
  • exploration
  • examination
  • study
  • inquiryA search for truth, information, or knowledge; examination of facts or principles; research; investigation; inquest.
  • scrutiny

Meaning of research

  1. noun Diligent inquiry or examination to seek or revise facts, principles, theories, applications, etc. (that are currently available, or that are familiar to oneself).
  2. noun A particular instance or piece of research.
  3. verb To search or examine with continued care; to seek diligently.

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Questions about synonyms of research

What is another word for research?
Research has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as investigation, inquiry and study.
What does research mean?
Research means diligent inquiry or examination to seek or revise facts, principles, theories, applications, etc. (that are currently available, or that are familiar to oneself).

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Adapted from Wiktionary: research (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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