B2noun 2K

Investigation

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃn/"]/

Meaning of Investigation

an official examination of the facts about a situation, crime, etc.

In simple words: Looking into something to find out more about it.

Investigation in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Investigation

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.

Related words

Collocations with 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
• 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 for Investigation

• enquiry

Opposites of Investigation

• disregard
• neglect
• overlook

Common mistakes with Investigation

• 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.

Frequently asked questions about Investigation

What does Investigation mean?

Looking into something to find out more about it.

What is the definition of Investigation?

an official examination of the facts about a situation, crime, etc.

How do you use Investigation in a sentence?

The police launched an investigation into the missing person's case.

Can you give another example of Investigation?

The investigation revealed several discrepancies in the financial records.

What are synonyms for Investigation?

Common alternatives include enquiry.

What is the opposite of Investigation?

Opposite meanings include disregard, neglect, overlook.

What words go with Investigation?

It commonly pairs with 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.

What are common mistakes when using Investigation?

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.

How do you pronounce Investigation?

US: /["/ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃn/"]/, UK: /["/ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Investigation?

Use 'investigation' in formal contexts, like police work or research. Avoid in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Investigation?

"Investigation" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.