the act or process of investigating; a careful search or examination in order to discover facts, etc
Derived forms
investigational (inˌvestiˈgational)
adjective
investigation in American English
(ɪnˌvɛstəˈgeɪʃən)
noun
1.
an investigating or being investigated
2.
a careful search or examination; systematic inquiry
Derived forms
investigational (inˌvestiˈgational)
adjective
Word origin
ME investigacioun < MFr < L investigatio
Examples of 'investigation' in a sentence
investigation
Whether he was heading here to see accomplices or simply fleeing we shall have to wait and see what the investigation discovers.
The Sun (2016)
First, ensure a full investigation has taken place to prove the employee damaged the property by not following procedures.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The TIU only carries out a full investigation if an initial probe shows suggestion of corrupt activity.
The Sun (2016)
We will carry out a full investigation.
The Sun (2011)
We have got to carry out a full investigation.
The Sun (2010)
There will be a full party investigation pending the end of the legal process.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The scheme has been suspended while a full internal investigation is undertaken.
The Sun (2011)
The chauffeur has been suspended pending a full investigation.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The inevitable police investigation subsequently discovered that the reason for all this mayhem was.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
An investigation discovered that the naval attaché had claimed to have stayed at other fictional hotels.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
This of course limits the possibilities of the investigation process.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
But the processes of investigation and justice will always dismay the innocent.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
At that stage the process of investigation and court can be explained.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
This is a very common shorthand for referring to the complex and creative yet systematic processes of investigation used in the sciences.
Christianity Today (2000)
After a police investigation and medical examination, the allegation was dismissed.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
But it's all about case life cycle and not all investigations need search operations.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Thus he was himself the subject of a postmortem examination and forensic investigation; an irony that would not have been lost on him.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
A full investigation will give the police the information they need to target the criminals and criminal networks involved in this hideous crime.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
A preliminary inquiry is under way and if a full investigation begins he could face a Church court.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Studio officials mounted a full, heavy-handed investigation.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
I know first-hand the ramifications of allegations of this nature being placed into the public domain ahead of a formal process and investigation.
The Sun (2012)
West Mercia Police began an investigation but a search of the property was delayed because the structure was deemed to be unsafe.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
As I discovered in my investigation over the past few years, there is hope for prediction.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Depending on his reply we will then decide on whether or not it is necessary to conduct a full investigation,' the spokesman said.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Sources close to the investigation said post-mortem examination results had shown that therewere no suspicious circumstances, leading police to treat the deaths as suicide.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Synonyms of 'investigation'
examination, study, inquiry, hearing
More Synonyms of investigation
In other languages
investigation
British English: investigation /ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeɪʃən/ NOUN
An investigation is a careful search or examination in order to discover facts, etc.
He faces an investigation for failing to pay taxes.
American English: investigation
Arabic: تَـحْقِيقٌ
Brazilian Portuguese: investigação
Chinese: 侦查
Croatian: istraga
Czech: vyšetřování případu
Danish: undersøgelse
Dutch: onderzoek
European Spanish: investigación
Finnish: tutkimus rikos- ym.
French: investigation
German: Untersuchung
Greek: διερεύνηση
Italian: indagine
Japanese: 調査
Korean: 조사 조사
Norwegian: utredelse
Polish: dochodzenie
European Portuguese: investigação
Romanian: investigație
Russian: расследование
Latin American Spanish: investigación
Swedish: undersökning
Thai: การสืบสวน
Turkish: soruşturma
Ukrainian: розслідування
Vietnamese: sự điều tra
Chinese translation of 'investigation'
investigation
(ɪnvɛstɪˈɡeɪʃən)
n(c/u)
调(調)查 (diàochá) (项, xiàng)
to be under investigation (for sth)(由于(於)某事)接受调(調)查 ((yóuyú mǒushì) jiēshòu diàochá)
(noun)
Definition
a careful search or examination in order to discover facts
He ordered an investigation into the affair.
Synonyms
examination
They have taken the documents away for examination.
study
the use of maps and visual evidence in the study of local history
inquiry
a murder inquiry
hearing
The judge adjourned the hearing until next Tuesday.
research
His groundbreaking research will be vital in future developments.
review
a review on the training and education of over-16s
search
There was no chance of him being found alive and the search was abandoned.
survey
According to the survey, overall world trade has also slackened.
analysis
They collect blood samples for analysis at the laboratory.
probe
a federal grand-jury probe into corruption within the FDA
inspection
A routine inspection of the vessel turned up 50 kg of the drug.
exploration
an exploration of Celtic mythology
scrutiny
His private life came under media scrutiny.
inquest
The inquest into their deaths opened yesterday.
fact finding
recce (slang)
Additional synonyms
in the sense of analysis
Definition
the separation of a whole into its parts for study or interpretation
They collect blood samples for analysis at the laboratory.
Synonyms
examination,
test,
division,
inquiry,
investigation,
resolution,
interpretation,
breakdown,
scanning,
separation,
evaluation,
scrutiny,
sifting,
anatomy,
dissolution,
dissection,
assay,
perusal,
anatomization
in the sense of exploration
an exploration of Celtic mythology
Synonyms
investigation,
study,
research,
survey,
search,
inquiry,
analysis,
examination,
probe,
inspection,
scrutiny,
once-over (informal)
in the sense of hearing
Definition
the investigation of a matter by a court of law
The judge adjourned the hearing until next Tuesday.
Synonyms
inquiry,
trial,
investigation,
industrial tribunal
Nearby words of
investigation
invest
invest in something
investigate
investigation
investigative
investigator
investiture
Synonyms of 'investigation'
investigation
Explore 'investigation' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of inquest
Definition
an official inquiry into an unexplained, sudden, or violent death, held by a coroner
The inquest into their deaths opened yesterday.
Synonyms
inquiry,
investigation,
probe,
inquisition
in the sense of inquiry
Definition
an investigation
a murder inquiry
Synonyms
investigation,
hearing,
study,
review,
search,
survey,
analysis,
examination,
probe,
inspection,
exploration,
scrutiny,
inquest
in the sense of inspection
A routine inspection of the vessel turned up 50 kg of the drug.
Synonyms
check,
search,
investigation,
review,
survey,
examination,
scan,
scrutiny,
supervision,
surveillance,
look-over,
once-over (informal),
checkup,
recce (slang),
superintendence
in the sense of probe
Definition
a thorough inquiry, such as one into corrupt practices
a federal grand-jury probe into corruption within the FDA
Synonyms
investigation,
study,
research,
inquiry,
analysis,
examination,
exploration,
scrutiny,
inquest,
scrutinization
in the sense of research
Definition
systematic investigation to establish facts or collect information on a subject
His groundbreaking research will be vital in future developments.
Synonyms
investigation,
study,
inquiry,
analysis,
examination,
probe,
exploration,
scrutiny,
experimentation,
delving,
groundwork,
fact-finding
in the sense of review
Definition
a general survey or report
a review on the training and education of over-16s
Synonyms
survey,
report,
study,
analysis,
examination,
scrutiny,
perusal
in the sense of scrutiny
Definition
very careful study or observation
His private life came under media scrutiny.
Synonyms
examination,
study,
investigation,
search,
inquiry,
analysis,
inspection,
exploration,
sifting,
once-over (informal),
perusal,
close study
in the sense of search
Definition
an attempt to find something by looking somewhere
There was no chance of him being found alive and the search was abandoned.
Synonyms
hunt,
look,
inquiry,
investigation,
examination,
pursuit,
quest,
going-over (informal),
inspection,
exploration,
scrutiny,
rummage,
Google,
googlewhack (informal)
in the sense of study
Definition
an investigation and analysis of a particular subject
the use of maps and visual evidence in the study of local history
Synonyms
examination,
investigation,
analysis,
consideration,
inspection,
scrutiny,
contemplation,
perusal,
cogitation
in the sense of survey
Definition
a detailed investigation of the behaviour, opinions, etc., of a group of people
According to the survey, overall world trade has also slackened.