investigation — the action of investigating something or someone; formal or systematic examination or research
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of investigating something or someone; formal or systematic examination or research
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃn/
Korean meaning: 조사, 수사, 연구
Korean pronunciation: 인**베**스티**게이**션
Example Sentences
- The investigation revealed that the office printer had been secretly plotting against all Monday morning reports.
- After a lengthy investigation, scientists discovered why socks disappear in the washing machine.
- The company hired a team to conduct a thorough investigation of the data breach.
investigation
NOUN//ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃn//
the action of investigating something or someone; formal or systematic examination or research
The investigation focused on the mysterious disappearance.
The investigation revealed the cause of the unusual phenomenon. (LOOK FOR CLUES + FIND THE TRUTH = INVESTIGATION)
The investigation followed the clues until a revelation emerged.
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Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '발자취를 따라간다'는 의미에서 시작되었습니다. 탐정이 범인의 발자국을 쫓듯이 진실을 추적한다는 뜻이에요.
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📝Examples
“The investigation revealed that the office printer had been secretly plotting against all Monday morning reports.”
“After a lengthy investigation, scientists discovered why socks disappear in the washing machine.”
“The company hired a team to conduct a thorough investigation of the data breach.”
“Her investigation into renewable energy sources led to groundbreaking discoveries.”
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