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Swahili

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TZSwahili
tafiti(tafiti)[tah-fee-tee]
noun
A careful investigation or inquiry to discover new information or reach a new understanding.

“Tafiti za kisayansi zinahitaji ushirikiano.”

Scientific research requires collaboration.

Also means
  1. research
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TZSwahili
Utafiti[oo-tah-FEE-tee]
noun
research

“Wanafunzi wanafanya utafiti wa kisayansi chuoni.”

The students are conducting scientific research at the university.

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TZSwahili
mwelekeo(mwelekeo)[mwe-leh-keh-oh]Appears in an example
noun
A course along which someone or something moves or points.

“Mwelekeo wa tafiti umekuwa wazi.”

The direction of research has become clear.

Also means
  1. direction
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