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research

Definition for research

noun as in examination, study

verb as in examine, study

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Instead, she wishes the state would focus on home-hardening, which has much more compelling research to support its effectiveness.

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The scientists focused on one particular gene, LAV-BPIFB4, which previous research has shown supports healthy heart and blood vessel function during aging.

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Sheffield Hallam University staff in China were threatened by individuals described by them as being from China's National Security Service who demanded the research being done in Sheffield be halted.

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The research team discovered that coating brass casings with a thin layer of specially chosen materials can expose hidden fingerprint ridges.

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Published in Molecular Biology and Evolution, the research marks the first time scientists have observed an animal species reducing its genome by almost 50% during the process of colonizing oceanic islands.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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