investigation
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investigation
- /ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ UK
- /ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ US
- /ɪnˌvɛs.təˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ US
Rhymes with -eɪʃən
Where it comes from
From Middle English investigacioun, from Old French investigacion, from Latin investigatio. Morphologically investigate + -ion.
noun investigations
- The act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research, especially patient or thorough inquiry or examination The investigation into the crime has led to various leads as well as plenty of dead ends.
