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/
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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🌳Etymology
Origin
Investigation derives from Latin investigare, meaning 'to track or trace.' The word originates from the metaphorical image of following footprints or traces, much as a detective pursues a criminal's footsteps to uncover the truth.
Breakdown
in- (into, toward) + vestigare (to track, trace, from vestigium meaning footprint or trace). The past participle investigatus forms the basis for the English noun investigation.
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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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