onlineresearch
nounUK /ˌɒnlaɪn rɪˈsɜːtʃ/
US /ˌɑːnlaɪn rɪˈsɜːrtʃ/
Using the internet to look up information and learn new things.
She did some online research to find out about dinosaurs for her school project.
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2. The activity of gathering facts from websites and online sources for a project or report.
His online research turned up several useful articles about volcanoes.
3. Using the internet to compare products, prices, or reviews before buying something.
Before buying a new bike, he did online research to compare prices.
4. Looking up health, travel, or other practical information on the web.
Their online research helped them choose a hotel for the trip.