English Dictionary
Definition research in British English
research
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
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[uncountable]
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
▪ carry out, conduct, do, pursue, undertake
Research is an uncountable noun, and so:
▪ it is hardly ever used in the plural
▪ it never comes after a or a number
✗ Her latest work confirms the findings of earlier researches.
✓ Her latest work confirms the findings of earlier research.
✗ According to one recent research, women’s earnings are still 27% lower than men’s.
✓ According to recent research, women’s earnings are still 27% lower than men’s.
Q: What should I say if I want to refer to one particular study or to several studies of this type?
A: You can say: a study, several studies, some research, a piece of research, or a programme of research:
Her latest work confirms the findings of earlier studies.
According to one study, women’s earnings are still 27% lower than men’s.
a detailed programme of research on the economics of nuclear energy
the detailed study of something in order to discover new facts, especially in a university or scientific institution
medical/historical/linguistic research
research into the causes of schizophrenia
Government scientists have carried out extensive research into the effects of these drugs.
