1570s, "act of searching closely," from Middle French recerche (1530s, Modern French recherche), back-formation from Old French recercher (see research (v.)). Meaning "scientific inquiry" is first attested 1630s. Phrase research and development is recorded from 1923.
research (v.)
1590s, from Middle French recercher, from Old French recercher "seek out, search closely," from re-, intensive prefix (see re-), + cercher "to seek for," from Latin circare "go about, wander, traverse," in Late Latin "to wander hither and thither," from circus "circle" (see circus). Related: Researched; researching.
The student researched the history of that word
the students had to research the history of the Second World War for their history project
their pottery deserves more research than it has received
resale
reschedule
rescind
rescission
rescue
research
re-search
reseat
resect
resection
resemblance