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Early Modern French rechercher (“to examine closely”), from Old French recerchier (“to seek, to look for”), by surface analysis, re- + search.

countable, dialectal, uncountable, usually Diligent inquiry or examination to seek or revise facts, principles, theories, applications, etc. (that are currently available, or that are familiar to oneself). In an era when political leaders promise deliverance from decline through America’s purported preeminence in scientific research, the news that science is in deep trouble in the United States has been as unwelcome as a diagnosis of leukemia following the loss of health insurance.
countable, dated, usually A particular instance or piece of research. The dearest interests of parties have frequently been staked on the results of the researches of antiquaries.

transitive To search or examine with continued care; to seek diligently.
intransitive To make an extensive investigation into.
transitive To search again.
intransitive To receive a certain response in market research. Agency and bank staff told the newspaper the ad researched well.