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иссле́довать — meaning in English

issledovat

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English meaning

  • explore verb To travel through an unfamiliar place in order to learn about it.
  • fathom noun A unit of length equal to six feet (about 1.8 metres), traditionally used to measure the depth of water.
  • investigate verb To look into something carefully in order to find out the facts.
  • probe noun A formal investigation into a matter, often one involving wrongdoing.
  • research noun Careful, systematic study of a subject to discover or confirm facts.
  • study verb To spend time learning about a subject, often in preparation for an exam or qualification.

Senses

иссле́довать is used for these senses in English:

  • fathom (archaic, or, obsolete) To encircle (someone or something) with outstretched arms; specifically, to measure the circumference or (rare) length of something.
  • fathom (figurative) Often followed by out: to deeply understand (someone or something); to get to the bottom of.
  • investigate (transitive) To inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or information.
  • probe (ambitransitive) To explore, investigate, question, test, or prove.
  • research (transitive) To search or examine with continued care; to seek diligently.
  • research (intransitive) To make an extensive investigation into.
  • study (transitive) To fix the mind closely upon a subject; to dwell upon anything in thought; to muse; to ponder.

explore — full definition

  1. verb To travel through an unfamiliar place in order to learn about it.
  2. verb To examine or think about something carefully.

fathom — full definition

  1. noun A unit of length equal to six feet (about 1.8 metres), traditionally used to measure the depth of water.
  2. verb To understand something fully, especially something puzzling or complicated.

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