bondingresearch
nounUK /ˈbɒndɪŋ rɪˌsɜːtʃ/
US /ˈbɑːndɪŋ rɪˌsɝːtʃ/
Bonding research is the study of how people or things stick together and become close.
The scientists did bonding research to learn how babies and parents feel close to each other.
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2. Scientific work that tests how well materials stick or join together.
The engineers used bonding research to find the strongest glue for the bridge.
3. The careful study of how groups of people learn to trust and work together.
Team bonding research helped the coach build a happier soccer team.
4. A school project where kids explore what makes friends and families feel close.
For her bonding research, Mia asked her classmates what makes them feel loved.