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- [in-ves-ti-gey-shuh n]
- /ɪnˌvɛs tɪˈgeɪ ʃən/
- /ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-ves-ti-gey-shuh n]
- /ɪnˌvɛs tɪˈgeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of investigation word
- noun investigation the act or process of investigating or the condition of being investigated. 1
- noun investigation a searching inquiry for ascertaining facts; detailed or careful examination. 1
- noun investigation The action of investigating something or someone; formal or systematic examination or research. 1
- noun investigation research 1
- noun investigation policy enquiry 1
- noun investigation medical tests 1
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Origin of investigation
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English investigacio(u)n < Latin investīgātiōn- (stem of investīgātiō). See investigate, -ion
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Parts of speech for Investigation
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adjective
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investigation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
investigation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for investigation
noun investigation
- case — A particular case is a particular situation or incident, especially one that you are using as an individual example or instance of something.
- search — to go or look through (a place, area, etc.) carefully in order to find something missing or lost: They searched the woods for the missing child. I searched the desk for the letter.
- survey — to take a general or comprehensive view of or appraise, as a situation, area of study, etc.
- review — a form of theatrical entertainment in which recent events, popular fads, etc., are parodied.
- probe — to search into or examine thoroughly; question closely: to probe one's conscience.
Antonyms for investigation
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