research center
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Definition
Noun: A facility or institution dedicated to conducting systematic investigation and study to establish facts, develop knowledge, or solve problems.
Usage
A "research center" is a specific place, often part of a university, corporation, or government, where focused scientific, academic, or technological inquiry takes place. It is used to describe the physical or organizational hub for research activities.
Examples
- Noun:
- The university built a new research center for climate studies.
- She works at a leading research center for artificial intelligence.
- Funding was allocated to the national cancer research center.
Advanced Usage
- "to be based at a research center": To have one's primary workplace at such a facility.
- The lead scientist is based at the government's aerospace research center.
Variants and Related Words
- Research institute: A similar institution, often implying a broader or more independent scope.
- He is the director of a private research institute.
Synonyms
- Laboratory (lab): A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, often a component of a research center.
- Think tank: An organization that conducts research and advocacy, often in social policy, economics, or technology.
Related Phrases
- Center for research: A formal alternative phrasing with identical meaning.
- She was appointed head of the new center for research in renewable energy.
Noun
- a center where research is done