investigation

UK
/ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeɪʃən/
US
/ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeɪʃən/

Translations

investigationnoun
investigations
pl
UK
/ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeɪʃən/
US
/ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeɪʃən/
The police launched an investigation into the robbery.
Полиция начала расследование ограбления.
The scientist conducted an investigation to understand the phenomenon.
Ученый провел исследование, чтобы понять это явление.
investigationadjective
UK
/ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeɪʃən/
US
/ɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., investigation team). Non-gradable.

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.