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investigation

UK
/ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeɪʃən/
US
/ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeɪʃən/

Translations

investigationnoun
investigations
pl
UK
/ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeɪʃən/
US
/ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeɪʃən/
The police launched an investigation into the robbery.
La police a lancé une enquête sur le vol.
Additional translations
investigationSurtout dans un registre soutenu, policier, journalistique ou administratif.
Synonyms
inquiry
examination
probe
scrutiny
research
analysis
inspection
study
review
assessment
investigationadjective
UK
/ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeɪʃən/
US
/ɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., investigation team). Non-gradable.
The investigation team arrived at the scene.
L'équipe d'enquête est arrivée sur les lieux.
Synonyms
diagnostic
inquiring
research-oriented
fact-finding
detective
inquisitorial
exploratory
probing
investigational
investigative

Definitions

investigationnoun
The action of investigating something or someone; formal or systematic examination or research.
The police launched an investigation into the robbery.
A detailed inquiry or systematic examination.
The investigation revealed several discrepancies in the financial records.
investigationadjective
Relating to or used for investigations.
The investigation team arrived at the scene.
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