Definitions for investigation
ɪnˌvɛs tɪˈgeɪ ʃənin·ves·ti·ga·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.0 / 2 votes

1. probe, investigationnoun

   an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

   "there was a congressional probe into the scandal"

2. investigation, investigatingnoun

   the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 3 votes

1. investigationnoun

   The act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research; study; inquiry, especially patient or thorough inquiry or examination; as, the investigations of the philosopher and the mathematician; the investigations of the judge, the moralist.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Investigationnoun

   Etymology: investigation, Fr. investigatio, Latin.

   1. The act of the mind by which unknown truths are discovered.

   Not only the investigation of truth, but the communication of it also, is often practised in such a method as neither agrees precisely to synthetick or analytick. Isaac Watts.

   Progressive truth, the patient force of thought
   Investigation calm, whose silent powers
   Command the world. James Thomson, Summer.

   2. Examination.

   Your travels I hear much of: my own shall never more be in a strange land, but a diligent investigation of my own territories: I mean no more translations, but something domestick, fit for my own country. Alexander Pope, to Swift.

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1. Investigation

   Investigation is the systematic process of gathering and analyzing information or evidence to uncover facts, identify causes, determine motives, and find a solution or resolution to a specific problem, issue, or criminal activity. It involves conducting thorough research, interviews, examinations, and data analysis in order to establish the truth and draw valid conclusions. Investigations can be carried out in various fields such as law enforcement, scientific research, journalism, corporate security, and private detective work.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.2 / 5 votes

1. Investigationnoun

   the act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research; study; inquiry, esp. patient or thorough inquiry or examination; as, the investigations of the philosopher and the mathematician; the investigations of the judge, the moralist

2. Etymology: [L. investigatio: cf. F. investigation.]

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1. Investigation

   Investigation is a 2006 Bulgarian film directed by Iglika Triffonova.

Matched Categories

1. • Inquiry
   • Work

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'investigation' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1968

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'investigation' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4663

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'investigation' in Nouns Frequency: #687

Anagrams for investigation »

1. tenovaginitis

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of investigation in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of investigation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of investigation in a Sentence

1. Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu:

   This is not just a search, but it is also criminal investigation into the couple's disappearance.

2. French Health Minister Marisol Touraine:

   A final investigation report confirms that the conditions under which the test was approved did not breach existing legislation, inspectors consider, however, that Bial and Biotrial are responsible on several counts; regarding the dosage prescribed (...) and the time taken to alert authorities.

3. Joseph Bonavolonta:

   The strong-arm tactics the FBI has seen in this case are egregious, and our investigation is far from over, today's arrests should send a message to those who think they can get away with manipulating the system that they better think twice.

4. Carlos Lima:

   Federal prosecutors and our own task force will fight ferociously for this investigation to continue to the end, we will not remain silent in the face of any attempts to strip us of this investigation.

5. Deputy Trina Schrader:

   This is a death investigation and it is being investigated by our homicide bureau.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=investigation
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Investigation
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=investigation
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/investigation
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=investigation