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research
The systematic, scientific search for new knowledge in a specific field. This includes both the activity of researching and the entirety of scientific work and its results.
Die Forschung an neuen Medikamenten macht große Fortschritte.
Research into new medications is making great progress.
The word 'Forschung' (research) is usually used as an uncountable noun in the singular. It describes scientific activity as a concept, not individual actions.
Deutschland investiert viel Geld in die Forschung.
Germany invests a lot of money in research.
'Forschung' (research) is derived from the verb 'forschen' (to research). The ending '-ung' forms a feminine noun that describes the activity or result of the verb.
Er forscht seit Jahren an diesem Thema.
He has been researching this topic for years.
Common verbs used with 'Forschung' (research) are 'Forschung betreiben' (to conduct research), 'in der Forschung arbeiten' (to work in research), or 'die Forschung unterstützen' (to support research).
Dieses Institut betreibt international anerkannte Forschung.
This institute conducts internationally recognized research.
To name the field, you use 'in' with the dative. To name the specific topic or object, you use 'an' with the dative.
Sie arbeitet in der Klimaforschung.
She works in climate research.
development
'die Entwicklung' and 'die Forschung' can easily be confused because both often appear in science, technology, or companies. 'Forschung' means systematically searching for new knowledge. Here, 'Entwicklung' means turning ideas or knowledge into a new product, technology, or concept. Often the two occur together: first research is done, then something is developed. If it is about new knowledge, 'Forschung' fits. If it is about creating or improving something concrete, 'Entwicklung' is more precise.
Die Forschung zu diesem Medikament hat viele Jahre gedauert.
The research on this medication took many years.
Unser Team arbeitet an der Entwicklung einer neuen Software.
Our team is working on the development of new software.