Researched: meaning, definitions and examples

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researched

 

[ rɪˈsɜːrʧt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Researched refers to the past action of studying a subject in depth. It often involves systematic investigation to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

Synonyms

analyzed, examined, explored, investigated, studied

Examples of usage

  • She researched the effects of climate change on polar bears.
  • He had researched various topics before writing his thesis.
  • The scientist researched the new vaccine for effectiveness.
  • We researched different travel destinations for our vacation.

Translations

Translations of the word "researched" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pesquisado

🇮🇳 अनुसंधान किया गया

🇩🇪 recherchiert

🇮🇩 diteliti

🇺🇦 досліджений

🇵🇱 zbadany

🇯🇵 研究された

🇫🇷 recherché

🇪🇸 investigado

🇹🇷 araştırıldı

🇰🇷 연구된

🇸🇦 تم البحث

🇨🇿 zkoumán

🇸🇰 skúmaný

🇨🇳 研究过的

🇸🇮 raziskan

🇮🇸 rannsakað

🇰🇿 зерттелген

🇬🇪 კვლევა განხორციელდა

🇦🇿 tədqiqat aparılmışdır

🇲🇽 investigado

Etymology

The word 'research' comes from the Old French word 'recercher', which means to seek out or search closely. It can be traced back to the 14th century, where it was used in the context of careful and systematic study. The prefix 're-' implies a repeated or intense action, while 'search' denotes the act of looking for something. Over time, 'research' became associated with scientific and academic inquiries, evolving to encompass a variety of methods aimed at gaining new knowledge or validating existing information. In modern contexts, research is a fundamental part of numerous fields, including science, humanities, and social studies, underscoring its importance in furthering learning and innovation.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,967, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.