investigation
/ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
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Also seen as: investigations
Meaning · English
The act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research, especially patient or thorough inquiry or examination
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Quá trình điều tra; quá trình hỏi hoặc theo dõi
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
Noun
Examples
The investigation into the crime has led to various leads as well as plenty of dead ends.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “investigation” mean?
The act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research, especially patient or thorough inquiry or examination
Is “investigation” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.