# research vs researches

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### research
*noun · IPA /ˈɹiːsɜːt͡ʃ/ · frequency rank #402*
Diligent inquiry or examination to seek or revise facts, principles, theories, applications, etc. (that are currently available, or that are familiar to one's self).

### researches
*noun · IPA /ɹɪˈsɜːt͡ʃɪz/ · frequency rank #22,489*
plural of research

## Source
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