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investigation
[ in-ves-ti-gey-shuhn ]
noun
- the act or process of investigating or the condition of being investigated.
Synonyms: exploration, scrutiny
- a searching inquiry for ascertaining facts; detailed or careful examination.
Synonyms: exploration, scrutiny
investigation
/ ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeɪʃən /
noun
- the act or process of investigating; a careful search or examination in order to discover facts, etc
Derived Forms
- inˌvestiˈgational, adjective
Other Words From
- in·vesti·gation·al adjective
- prein·vesti·gation noun
- rein·vesti·gation noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of investigation1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Was there an investigation of people at DOJ before they arrived at that conclusion?
The FBI has also been searching its records for any information that could assist the French investigation, a spokesperson added.
She claims the FBI tried to enlist her as a cooperating source in their investigation.
Great resources were devoted to the science of air crash investigation.
The role of private investigators has stirred controversy in the investigation.
A large crowd gathered immediately, and the alcaldes made investigation of what was passing.
He had looked diligently into the transactions of the house for many years past, and the investigation was most satisfactory.
Therefore they charge the governor with concealing it; and all that is without the aid of authority to make investigation.
Investigation showed three of the guerrillas dead and three more desperately wounded.
She had been seen to raise her handkerchief to her eyes with the first announcement regarding the investigation.
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