investigation
gb/ɪnvˌɛstəɡˈeɪʃən/ us/ɪnvˌɛstəɡˈeɪʃən/
B1
Inglês
~ 1500
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo
B1
action
1
formal process of finding facts
A careful and organized check to find out the truth about something.
Padrão de uso:
an investigation into [something]
Erro comum:
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.
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
cover-up (An attempt to hide the truth instead of discovering it.)
Colocações
launch an investigation
|conduct an investigation
|criminal investigation
|police investigation
|under investigation
Temas
law
|crime
|research
|work
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- 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.
Substantivo
formal
B2
action
2
detailed study to find causes
A close look at something to understand it or find the reason for it.
Padrão de uso:
an investigation of [something]
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
assumption (Accepting something as true without checking or studying it.)
Colocações
scientific investigation
|medical investigation
|carry out an investigation
|investigation results
Temas
science
|research
|medicine
|education
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- 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.
Gramática
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investigation
AFI
GB/ɪnvˌɛstəɡˈeɪʃən/
US/ɪnvˌɛstəɡˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas e tonicidade
in - vest - ig - a - tion (5 sílabas)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: investigation
- Plural: investigation, investigations
Família de palavras
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
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- The company is currently under investigation for tax fraud.
- Several players are under investigation for match-fixing.