Definition of INVESTIGATION

investigation

Meanings

Plural: investigations

Noun

  • an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
  • the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
  • The act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research, especially patient or thorough inquiry or examination

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English investigacioun, from Old French investigacion, from Latin investigatio.
Morphologically investigate + -ion

Synonyms

investigating, probe

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