investigation

nounB1 · Intermediate

Careful work to find out the truth.

Meaning of «investigation»

noun

careful work to find out the truth

The investigation into the accident took several months to finish.

Translation

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The difference between similar words

careful work to find out facts

researchthe general word; careful study for new factsScientists do research to find new medicines.

studyone piece of research on one subjectA new study shows that sleep helps memory.

surveyasking many people the same questionsA survey showed that most people like the park.

investigationfinding out the truth about a crime or accidentThe police started an investigation of the fire.

Word family

investigate B1 · verbinvestigation B1 · nouninvestigator B1 · noun

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careful work to find out the truth

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