pre-investigation

in·ves·ti·ga·tion

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Definitions of pre-investigation word

noun pre-investigation the act or process of investigating or the condition of being investigated. 1
noun pre-investigation a searching inquiry for ascertaining facts; detailed or careful examination. 1

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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adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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".

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