Synonyms for investigation

Grammar : Noun

Spell : in-ves-ti-gey-shuhn

Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˌvɛs tɪˈgeɪ ʃən

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Définition of investigation

Origin : early 15c., from Old French investigacion (14c.), from Latin investigationem (nominative investigatio) "a searching into, a searching for," noun of action from past participle stem of investigare "to trace out, search after," from in- "in, into" (see in- (2)) + vestigare "to track, trace," from vestigium "footprint, track" (see vestige).

noun thorough check

Example sentences :

I had but to demand an investigation into the man's affairs.
Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various

The investigation had been brought about by a note one of the Stewards had received.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

The Trainer pursued his investigation among the stable lads.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

The commotion of pursuit and investigation was sweeping past her tent.
Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White

And you really think that the investigation should be made in that direction?
Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad

But there'll be an investigation—and Baumberger, I suspect, will be just as willing to get you in this way as in any other.
Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower

Their vagrant curiosity was aroused, but not yet to the point of investigation.
Extract from : « Four Girls and a Compact » by Annie Hamilton Donnell

So after looking well about him he made a series of tours of investigation.
Extract from : « Concerning Cats » by Helen M. Winslow

They will look into the affair; they will make an investigation.
Extract from : « Doctor Pascal » by Emile Zola

After the preliminaries of investigation were gone through, the witnesses were called.
Extract from : « The Shadow of a Crime » by Hall Caine

Antonyms for investigation

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