die Recherche, -n
research
Das ist das systematische Suchen nach Informationen oder Fakten, um etwas besser zu verstehen oder herauszufinden.
The German word "Recherche" is a noun that translates to "research" or "search". This term is borrowed from the French "recherche", which means "searching" or "inquiry". "Recherche" often pertains to the systematic investigation into a subject in order to discover or revise facts and theories.
Similar German words include "Forschung" (scientific research), "Untersuchung" (investigation), and "Erhebung" (survey or inquiry).
Differences:
- Forschung usually refers to structured, scientific research, often with a formal methodology and purpose.
- Untersuchung is more broad and can refer to any investigation, including medical or legal contexts.
- Erhebung is commonly used in statistical and sociological contexts where data is collected.
In contrast, "Recherche" can refer to both formal and informal efforts to gather information, making it a more general term for the process of searching for knowledge or information.
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Examples
Die Recherche dauert lange.noun
The research takes a long time.
Seine Recherche ergab neue Erkenntnisse.noun
His research yielded new insights.
Die Recherche dauerte mehrere Stunden.noun
The research took several hours.
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