investigation

nouncommon in dialogue

United Kingdom//ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən//
United States//ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən//
United States//ɪnˌvɛs.təˈɡeɪ.ʃən//

The act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research, especially patient or thorough inquiry or examination

noun

1
The act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research, especially patient or thorough inquiry or examination
The investigation into the crime has led to various leads as well as plenty of dead ends.
Despite thorough investigation, the perpetrator of the attacks remains unknown.
carry out an investigation
the matter is awaiting investigation

Etymology

From Middle English investigacioun, from Old French investigacion, from Latin investigatio. Morphologically investigate + -ion.

Forms

plural: investigations

invest · To spend money, time, or energy on something, especially for…invested · Involved, having a personal interest.investigate · To inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or…

investigation · The act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research, especially patient or thorough inquiry or examination

investigative · Of or pertaining to investigation or an investigation.investigator · One who investigates.investing · The act of something being invested; an investment.

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