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What is another word for Investigation? – 128 Investigation Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    inquiry examination probe research analysis scrutiny inspection review survey study exploration audit check test assessment evaluation appraisal inquest hearing trial proceeding interrogation questioning interview inquiry detection search pursuit quest pursuit of knowledge fact-finding exploration of facts

    Meaning of Investigation

    The primary meaning of the word "investigation" is the process of inquiring into or examining something in order to gather information or evidence.

    Definitions

    • The process of inquiring into or examining something in order to gather information or evidence
    • A formal inquiry or research into something, especially one that is official or systematic
    • The act of investigating something, especially a crime or other wrongdoing

    Etymology of Investigation

    The word "investigation" comes from the Latin "investigare," which means "to track or follow" or "to investigate"
    The Latin term is a combination of "in" (meaning "on" or "into") and "vestigare" (meaning "to track" or "to follow")
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the process of inquiring into or examining something

    Example Uses

    • The police conducted a thorough investigation into the crime scene to gather evidence
    • The company is undergoing an investigation into its financial dealings
    • The scientist's investigation into the properties of the new material led to a breakthrough discovery

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    ignoring neglecting disregarding overlooking dismissing rejecting abandoning quitting stopping halting ceasing suspending terminating ending closing covering up concealing hiding suppressing withholding omitting glossing over skimming scanning browsing

    Related Nouns

    evidence proof clue lead tip hint suspicion allegation accusation charge complaint grievance case file record document report finding conclusion result outcome verdict judgment decision ruling

    Related Verbs

    examine inspect review survey study analyze scrutinize investigate inquire probe research detect search pursue question interrogate interview audit check test assess evaluate appraise

    Related Adjectives

    official formal systematic thorough rigorous meticulous careful detailed exhaustive comprehensive in-depth extensive prolonged lengthy painstaking laborious diligent conscientious meticulous accurate precise reliable trustworthy