research

Definitions of research
  1. noun
    systematic investigation to establish facts
    synonyms: researchwerk, speurwerk
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    type of:
    antecedentenonderzoek, doorlichting, onderzoek, opsporingswerk, speurwerk
    the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
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