Cool MateInvestigation
UK /["/ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃn/"]/US /["/ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃn/"]/
Definition
an official examination of the facts about a situation, crime, etc.
In simple words: Looking into something to find out more about it.
Examples
- The police launched an investigation into the missing person's case.
- The investigation revealed several discrepancies in the financial records.
- After a thorough investigation, the committee concluded that the allegations were unfounded.
- The investigation into the fraud took several months to complete.
- She was fascinated by the investigation process in forensic science.
Usage notes
Use 'investigation' in formal contexts, like police work or research. Avoid in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
investigation + of subject
Memory hint
Think of a detective with a magnifying glass, conducting an investigation.
Collocations
- careful
- close
- detailed
- carry out
- conduct
- pursue
- demonstrate something
- reveal something
- show something
- on investigation
- under investigation
- investigation into
- the subject of an investigation
- careful
- close
- detailed
- carry out
- conduct
- pursue
- demonstrate something
- reveal something
- show something
- on investigation
- under investigation
- investigation into
- the subject of an investigation
Synonyms
- enquiry
Antonyms
- disregard
- neglect
- overlook
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'invest' which means to put money into something.
- Using 'investigation' as a verb instead of a noun.
- Mixing up 'investigation' with 'inspector', which refers to a person.