investigation
gb/ɪnvˌɛstəɡˈeɪʃən/ us/ɪnvˌɛstəɡˈeɪʃən/
B1
Angielski
~ 1500
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
Rzeczownik
B1
action
1
formal process of finding facts
A careful and organized check to find out the truth about something.
Schemat użycia:
an investigation into [something]
Częsty błąd:
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.
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
cover-up (An attempt to hide the truth instead of discovering it.)
Kolokacje
launch an investigation
|conduct an investigation
|criminal investigation
|police investigation
|under investigation
Tematy
law
|crime
|research
|work
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- The police launched an investigation into the robbery.
- The investigation revealed several safety violations at the factory.
- She is under investigation for possible fraud.
- The government ordered an independent investigation into the incident.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The police started an investigation after the fire.
- The company is doing an investigation of the problem.
- He is under investigation by the police.
- The investigation found the missing files.
Rzeczownik
formal
B2
action
2
detailed study to find causes
A close look at something to understand it or find the reason for it.
Schemat użycia:
an investigation of [something]
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
assumption (Accepting something as true without checking or studying it.)
Kolokacje
scientific investigation
|medical investigation
|carry out an investigation
|investigation results
Tematy
science
|research
|medicine
|education
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- The scientists conducted an investigation of the new drug's effects.
- The cause of the engine failure is still under investigation.
- Our investigation into the data showed several errors.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The doctor did an investigation to find my illness.
- They did an investigation of the old building.
- The school started an investigation about the noise.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
investigation
IPA
GB/ɪnvˌɛstəɡˈeɪʃən/
US/ɪnvˌɛstəɡˈeɪʃən/
Sylaby i akcent
in - vest - ig - a - tion (5 sylab)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: investigation
- Plural: investigation, investigations
Rodzina wyrazów
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
Wyrażenia
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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- The company is currently under investigation for tax fraud.
- Several players are under investigation for match-fixing.