
n. [ Gr. &unr_;; &unr_; race + &unr_; a leader. ] The chief of a family or tribe. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Pref. re- + search: cf OF. recerche, F. recherche. ]
The dearest interests of parties have frequently been staked on the results of the researches of antiquaries. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
experimental research
experimentation
experimental science
applied research
basic research
fundamental research
observational research
Epidemiological research
v. t. [ Pref. re- + search: cf. OF. recerchier, F. rechercher. ] To search or examine with continued care; to seek diligently. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who conducts research. In the field of scientific research, also called an
a. Making researches; inquisitive. [ R. ] Coleridge. [ 1913 Webster ]