Investigated or studied something carefully to discover facts or information.
From Old French 're-' (again) + 'cerchier' (to search), literally 'to search again'; the prefix 're-' emphasizes the thorough, repeated nature of research.
The 're-' in research literally means 'again'—so research is 'searching again,' which perfectly captures how science works: you test something, look for flaws, question your results, and test again until you're sure.
Research history centers male researchers and scientists. Women researchers were often credited under male colleagues' names, particularly in medicine and chemistry until mid-20th century.
Use inclusively by naming all researchers. When citing 'research,' verify who actually conducted it and ensure credit is distributed equally.
Rosalind Franklin, Hedy Lamarr, and countless female researchers' work was attributed to men. Accurate crediting is a form of repair.
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