Re‐search″ (r?–s?rch″), n. [Pref. re- + search: cf OF. recerche, F. recherche.] Diligent inquiry or examination in seeking facts or principles; laborious or continued search after truth; as, researches of human wisdom.
The dearest interests of parties have frequently been staked on the results of the researches of antiquaries. Macaulay.
Syn. — Investigation; examination; inquiry; scrutiny.