acceptedresearch
nounUK /əkˈseptɪd rɪˈsɜːtʃ/
US /əkˈseptɪd rɪˈsɝːtʃ/
Research that experts agree is good and true.
The doctor used accepted research to explain why washing hands keeps us healthy.
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2. Studies that have passed review by other scientists.
The journal only publishes accepted research after a careful review.
3. Information from experiments that most people trust.
Her report was based on accepted research about plants.
4. Work that a school or group officially approves.
The club shared accepted research on recycling.