investigation
substantivocorrente nos diálogos
- Reino Unido//ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən//
- Estados Unidos//ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən//
- Estados Unidos//ɪnˌvɛs.təˈɡeɪ.ʃən//
The act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research, especially patient or thorough inquiry or examination
substantivo
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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
Etimologia
From Middle English investigacioun, from Old French investigacion, from Latin investigatio. Morphologically investigate + -ion.
Formas
- plural
- investigations
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.