investigation
gb/ɪnvˌɛstəɡˈeɪʃən/ us/ɪnvˌɛstəɡˈeɪʃən/
B1
Inglés
~ 1500
vizsgálat, nyomozás, kivizsgálás
SUSTANTIVO
B1
1
Patrón de uso:
an investigation into [something]
The police launched an investigation into the robbery.
A rendőrség nyomozást indított a rablás ügyében.
The investigation revealed several safety violations at the factory.
A vizsgálat több munkavédelmi szabálytalanságot tárt fel a gyárban.
She is under investigation for possible fraud.
The government ordered an independent investigation into the incident.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The police started an investigation after the fire.
A rendőrség nyomozást indított a tűzeset után.
The company is doing an investigation of the problem.
A cég vizsgálatot folytat a problémával kapcsolatban.
He is under investigation by the police.
The investigation found the missing files.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'investigation' (the process) with 'research' (study for knowledge), but 'investigation' is often about finding facts related to a specific case or event.
Significado
formal process of finding facts
Colocaciones
launch an investigation
|conduct an investigation
|criminal investigation
|police investigation
|under investigation
Sinónimos
inquiry (Slightly more formal; often used in British English for official fact-finding.)
|
probe (Informal or journalistic; often used for investigative journalism or political matters.)
Antónimos
cover-up (An attempt to hide the truth instead of discovering it.)
Temas
law
|crime
|research
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A careful and organized check to find out the truth about something.
A systematic and formal examination or inquiry to discover facts, often carried out by authorities or experts.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
FORMAL
2
vizsgálat
B1
kivizsgálás
B2
Patrón de uso:
an investigation of [something]
The scientists conducted an investigation of the new drug's effects.
A tudósok vizsgálatot végeztek az új gyógyszer hatásairól.
The cause of the engine failure is still under investigation.
A motor meghibásodásának okát még vizsgálják.
Our investigation into the data showed several errors.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The doctor did an investigation to find my illness.
Az orvos kivizsgálást végzett, hogy megállapítsa a betegségemet.
They did an investigation of the old building.
Megvizsgálták a régi épületet.
The school started an investigation about the noise.
Significado
detailed study to find causes
Colocaciones
scientific investigation
|medical investigation
|carry out an investigation
|investigation results
Sinónimos
examination (Broad term for looking closely at something; less formal than 'investigation' in some contexts.)
|
analysis (Focuses on breaking down information or data to understand it.)
Antónimos
assumption (Accepting something as true without checking or studying it.)
Temas
science
|research
|medicine
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A close look at something to understand it or find the reason for it.
A careful and thorough study or examination of something to understand it better or determine its cause.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
investigation
AFI
GB/ɪnvˌɛstəɡˈeɪʃən/
US/ɪnvˌɛstəɡˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas y acento
in - vest - ig - a - tion (5 sílabas)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: investigation
- Plural: investigation, investigations
Familia de palabras
Forms
investigations
noun
Core family
investigate
verb B1
investigator
noun B2
Related words
investigative
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
investigatory
adjective
reinvestigate
verb
reinvestigation
noun
Expresiones
criminal investigation
1/kɹˈɪmənəl ɪnvˌɛstəɡˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
official inquiry into a crime
A careful check by police to find out who did a crime and what happened.
Ejemplos
- The criminal investigation took more than six months.
- She was called in for questioning during a criminal investigation.
launch an investigation
1/lˈɔnt͡ʃ ən ɪnvˌɛstəɡˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
start a formal inquiry
To begin a careful and organized check to find out the truth about something.
Ejemplos
- The police launched an investigation into the missing child case.
- They decided to launch an investigation after receiving several complaints.
under investigation
1/ˈʌndɚ ɪnvˌɛstəɡˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
being officially examined
Being checked or studied by police or other officials to find out the truth about something.
Ejemplos
- The company is currently under investigation for tax fraud.
- Several players are under investigation for match-fixing.