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Research is careful and organized study or gathering of information about a specific topic. (noun)
- An example of research is a project where scientists try to find a cure for AIDS.
- An example of research is the information a high school student tracks down information for a school report.
Research means to track down information or gain knowledge about a specific subject. (verb)
An example of research is gathering information on the Internet about traveling in Mexico.
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