blue-sky research


blue-sky research

Research that is done without a particular end or application in mind. We don't have time for blue-sky research right now—we need to focus on finishing and releasing this app.See also: research

blue-sky research

research that is not directed towards any immediate or definite commercial goal. 1997 New Scientist Bell Labs and IBM are well known for blue-sky research. They have people who are paid just to sit around and think—not about products. See also: research