Researching - English meaning

verb

Examine (something) methodically and in detail, typically in order to explain and interpret it.

Usage examples:

We need to analyse our results more clearly

verb

To study or examine something in detail, in order to discover more about it

Usage examples:

Researchers analysed the purchases of 6300 households., analyse data/results/information management…

verb

To study or examine something in detail in order to discover or understand more about it

Usage examples:

Researchers analysed the purchases of 6,300 households., the book brilliantly analyses the cultural…

verb

Evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of.

Usage examples:

The committee must assess the relative importance of the issues

verb

Estimate the nature, quality, ability or significance of

verb

To decide the quality or importance of something

Usage examples:

A college is going to assess a student’s ability based on grades., government officials assessed th…

prefix

Twice; two-; double.

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Dichromatic

prefix

Variant spelling of dis- shortened before l, m, n, r, s (followed by a consonant), and v ; also often shortened before g, and sometimes before j.

prefix

Variant spelling of dia- shortened before a vowel (as in dielectric ).

verb

Inspect (someone or something) thoroughly in order to determine their nature or condition.

Usage examples:

A doctor examined me and said i might need a caesarean

verb

Observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect

verb

To look at or consider a person or thing carefully in order to discover something about the person or thing

Usage examples:

Investigators examined the wreckage for clues about the cause of the explosion.

verb

Travel through (an unfamiliar area) in order to learn about it.

Usage examples:

He explored the fontainebleau forest

verb

To travel to a new place to learn about it or become familiar with it

Usage examples:

[ t ] they set out to explore the city., we have to explore new ways to market our products., many …

verb

Look at (someone or something) closely, typically to assess their condition or to discover any shortcomings.

Usage examples:

They inspected the paintwork for cracks and flaws

verb

Look over carefully

verb

To look at something or someone carefully in order to discover information, esp. about quality or condition

Usage examples:

After the accident both drivers got out and inspected their cars for damage., someone from the heal…

verb

Carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine the facts of (an incident, allegation, etc.) so as to establish the truth.

Usage examples:

Police are investigating a claim that the man was beaten unconscious by a gang

verb

Conduct an inquiry of

verb

To examine something carefully, esp. to discover the truth about it

Usage examples:

[ i ] there was a suspicious man near the playground, and we asked the police to investigate., [ t …

collocation

Examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

phrasal verb

Investigate something.

Usage examples:

The police looked into his business dealings

phrasal verb

To try to find out about something

Usage examples:

I’ll look into the reasons for the decision.

noun

A blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body.

Usage examples:

The surgeon passes the probe over the surgical site again and excises more specimen if elevated rad…

verb

Physically explore or examine (something) with the hands or an instrument.

Usage examples:

Hands probed his body from top to bottom

verb

To search into or examine something

Usage examples:

[ i ] investigators are probing into new evidence in the case., [ t ] using a special instrument, t…

verb

Look at and comprehend the meaning of (written or printed matter) by interpreting the characters or symbols of which it is composed.

Usage examples:

It's the best novel i've ever read

noun

A period or act of reading something.

Usage examples:

I was having a quiet read of the newspaper

adjective

Understand or interpret the nature or significance of.

Usage examples:

He didn't dare look away, in case this was read as a sign of weakness

phrasal verb

To spend time reading in order to find out information about something

Usage examples:

It's a good idea to read up on a company before going for an interview.

noun

A formal assessment of something with the intention of instituting change if necessary.

Usage examples:

A comprehensive review of uk defence policy

verb

Assess (something) formally with the intention of instituting change if necessary.

Usage examples:

The home secretary was called on to review britain's gun laws

verb

Look at again; examine again

verb

Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

Usage examples:

Customers were warned to scrutinize the small print

verb

To examine someone or something very carefully

Usage examples:

All new products are scrutinized by the laboratory.

verb

To examine something very carefully in order to discover information

Usage examples:

The data raises questions about how closely wall street banks scrutinized the loans.

noun

The devotion of time and attention to gaining knowledge of an academic subject, especially by means of books.

Usage examples:

The study of english

verb

Devote time and attention to gaining knowledge of (an academic subject), especially by means of books.

Usage examples:

I studied classics at college

verb

Applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject