investigation

[US]/ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃn/
[UK]/ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. formal inquiry; scientific research; academic study.

Phrases & Collocations

on-the-spot investigation

field investigation

experimental investigation

under investigation

investigation report

sampling investigation

site investigation

preliminary investigation

general investigation

investigation team

credit investigation

epidemiological investigation

investigation depth

qualitative investigation

investigation stage

soil investigation

judicial investigation

ground investigation

investigation form

Example Sentences

an investigation is in train.

the investigation of a crime

an investigation of wide scope

"No investigation, no right to speak."

Investigation of fraud was their commission.

systematic(al) investigation and study

These investigations are not done for nothing.

The police investigation will take weeks.

Their investigation report was full of ambiguities.

an investigation into the authorship of the Gospels.

a full-dress investigation of the scandal.

the results of the investigation were equivocal.

a thorough and independent investigation of the case.

the investigation gathered momentum in the spring.

a searching investigation of their past dealings.

The letter calls for an investigation of the facts.

Real-world Examples

Italy's premier is pledging a thorough investigation.

Source: AP Listening July 2016 Collection

On top of that, Netanyahu faces criminal investigations are potential charges.

Source: CNN 10 Student English May 2019 Collection

Republicans are taking issue with how Schiff is conducting the investigation.

Source: AP Listening November 2019 Collection

Police and doctors carried out an investigation.

Source: VOA Special English: World

The Dutch Safety Board led the investigation.

Source: VOA Special October 2015 Collection

Powerful forces have already sabotaged this investigation.

Source: TV series Person of Interest Season 2

The decision followed a long investigation into the alleged doping of Russian athletes.

Source: CNN 10 Student English December 2017 Collection

The government says it's launched an investigation.

Source: CNN 10 Student English September 2022 Collection

The authorities have promised to hold an investigation.

Source: BBC Listening Collection May 2021

We are able to do credit investigations globally.

Source: Banking Situational Conversation

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