investigation

[ in-ves-ti-gey-shuhn ]

/ ɪnˌvɛs tɪˈgeɪ ʃən /

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noun

the act or process of investigating or the condition of being investigated.

a searching inquiry for ascertaining facts; detailed or careful examination.

Origin of investigation

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English investigacio(u)n from Latin investīgātiōn- (stem of investīgātiō ). See investigate, -ion

SYNONYMS FOR investigation

1, 2 scrutiny, exploration.

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synonym study for investigation

1, 2. Investigation, examination, inquiry, research express the idea of an active effort to find out something. An investigation is a systematic, minute, and thorough attempt to learn the facts about something complex or hidden; it is often formal and official: an investigation of a bank failure. An examination is an orderly attempt to obtain information about or to make a test of something, often something presented for observation: a physical examination. An inquiry is an investigation made by asking questions rather than by inspection, or by study of available evidence: an inquiry into a proposed bond issue. Research is careful and sustained investigation.

OTHER WORDS FROM investigation

in·ves·ti·ga·tion·al, adjectivepre·in·ves·ti·ga·tion, nounre·in·ves·ti·ga·tion, noun

Words nearby investigation

invert sugar, invest, investable, investigable, investigate, investigation, investigative new drug, investigator, investing cartilage, investitive, investiture

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Example sentences from the Web for investigation

Was there an investigation of people at DOJ before they arrived at that conclusion?
Ex-CBS Reporter Sharyl Attkisson’s Battle Royale With the Feds|Lloyd Grove|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The FBI has also been searching its records for any information that could assist the French investigation, a spokesperson added.
U.S. Spies See Al Qaeda Fingerprints on Paris Massacre|Shane Harris, Nancy A. Youssef|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
She claims the FBI tried to enlist her as a cooperating source in their investigation.
An Informant, a Missing American, and Juarez’s House of Death: Inside the 12-Year Cold Case of David Castro|Bill Conroy|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The role of private investigators has stirred controversy in the investigation.
U.S. Spies Say They Tracked ‘Sony Hackers’ For Years|Shane Harris|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST

The FCC investigation recently closed its comment period on the Marriott case.
How ‘Ethical’ Hotel Chain Marriott Gouges Guests in the Name of Wi-Fi Security|Kyle Chayka|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And here I must admit that this is about as far as we have got at present in the investigation of this relationship.
Astronomical Discovery|Herbert Hall Turner
I'm leaving the project immediately to set up a new team with Chavez, for the investigation of this phenomena.
The Electronic Mind Reader|John Blaine
It not only challenges curiosity, but calls for investigation.
The Lone Ranche|Captain Mayne Reid
(e) An investigation into conditions in women's lodging-houses in a Lancashire centre.
Glimpses into the Abyss|Mary Higgs
I trust that this evidence will persuade you that an investigation should be made of my device.
The Great Gray Plague|Raymond F. Jones

British Dictionary definitions for investigation

investigation

/ (ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeɪʃən) /

noun

the act or process of investigating; a careful search or examination in order to discover facts, etc

Derived forms of investigation

investigational, adjective

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	investigation
释义	investigation [ in-ves-ti-gey-shuhn ] / ɪnˌvɛs tɪˈgeɪ ʃən / SEE SYNONYMS FOR investigation ON THESAURUS.COM noun the act or process of investigating or the condition of being investigated. a searching inquiry for ascertaining facts; detailed or careful examination. Origin of investigation First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English investigacio(u)n from Latin investīgātiōn- (stem of investīgātiō ). See investigate, -ion SYNONYMS FOR investigation 1, 2 scrutiny, exploration. SEE SYNONYMS FOR investigation ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for investigation 1, 2. Investigation, examination, inquiry, research express the idea of an active effort to find out something. An investigation is a systematic, minute, and thorough attempt to learn the facts about something complex or hidden; it is often formal and official: an investigation of a bank failure. An examination is an orderly attempt to obtain information about or to make a test of something, often something presented for observation: a physical examination. An inquiry is an investigation made by asking questions rather than by inspection, or by study of available evidence: an inquiry into a proposed bond issue. Research is careful and sustained investigation. OTHER WORDS FROM investigation in·ves·ti·ga·tion·al, adjectivepre·in·ves·ti·ga·tion, nounre·in·ves·ti·ga·tion, noun Words nearby investigation invert sugar, invest, investable, investigable, investigate, investigation, investigative new drug, investigator, investing cartilage, investitive, investiture Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for investigation Was there an investigation of people at DOJ before they arrived at that conclusion? Ex-CBS Reporter Sharyl Attkisson’s Battle Royale With the Feds\|Lloyd Grove\|January 9, 2015\|DAILY BEAST The FBI has also been searching its records for any information that could assist the French investigation, a spokesperson added. U.S. Spies See Al Qaeda Fingerprints on Paris Massacre\|Shane Harris, Nancy A. Youssef\|January 8, 2015\|DAILY BEAST She claims the FBI tried to enlist her as a cooperating source in their investigation. An Informant, a Missing American, and Juarez’s House of Death: Inside the 12-Year Cold Case of David Castro\|Bill Conroy\|January 6, 2015\|DAILY BEAST The role of private investigators has stirred controversy in the investigation. U.S. Spies Say They Tracked ‘Sony Hackers’ For Years\|Shane Harris\|January 2, 2015\|DAILY BEAST The FCC investigation recently closed its comment period on the Marriott case. How ‘Ethical’ Hotel Chain Marriott Gouges Guests in the Name of Wi-Fi Security\|Kyle Chayka\|December 31, 2014\|DAILY BEAST And here I must admit that this is about as far as we have got at present in the investigation of this relationship. Astronomical Discovery\|Herbert Hall Turner I'm leaving the project immediately to set up a new team with Chavez, for the investigation of this phenomena. The Electronic Mind Reader\|John Blaine It not only challenges curiosity, but calls for investigation. The Lone Ranche\|Captain Mayne Reid (e) An investigation into conditions in women's lodging-houses in a Lancashire centre. Glimpses into the Abyss\|Mary Higgs I trust that this evidence will persuade you that an investigation should be made of my device. The Great Gray Plague\|Raymond F. Jones British Dictionary definitions for investigation investigation / (ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeɪʃən) / noun the act or process of investigating; a careful search or examination in order to discover facts, etc Derived forms of investigation investigational, adjective Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to investigation case, search, survey, review, probe, analysis, hearing, scrutiny, inquiry, examination, research, inspection, study, inquisition, inquest, observation, pike, gander, quiz, quest
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investigation

noun

Origin of investigation

SYNONYMS FOR investigation

synonym study for investigation

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Example sentences from the Web for investigation

British Dictionary definitions for investigation

noun

Derived forms of investigation

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