primary research

noun

Research that involves the collection of previously ungathered data, rather than the analysis of that which is already available.

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Meanings

nounprimary research (uncountable)
  1. uncountableResearch that involves the collection of previously ungathered data, rather than the analysis of that which is already available.
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“primary research.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/primary%20research. Accessed November 2, 2026.

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