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investigation


Meanings
  • Noun

    The act of conducting inquiries or searches; an inquiry, especially one made formally and systematically.

  • Noun

    The process of discovering or uncovering information or facts, especially through diligent research.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with investigation
inquiry , quagmire , admire , desire
Variants
List of all variants of investigation that leads to same result
investigate , investigated , investigates , investigating , investigation , investigations , investigative , investigatory , open investigation , under investigation
Forms
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invests, investigating, investigated


Etymology
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Late Middle English: from Old French enquete, from enqueter to inquire, ask, from enquerir to seek out, from quere 'what?'. Compare with enquiry.


Trivia
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  1. The word investigation comes from the Old French word enquete, which means 'to inquire'.

  2. The term investigation is often used interchangeably with the term inquiry, but they are not exactly the same. An inquiry is a more general term that can refer to any search for information, while an investigation is a specific type of inquiry that involves a formal and systematic search for facts.


Related Concepts
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  1. Inquiry: An investigation is a formal inquiry or search for information or facts.

  2. Detective work: An investigation is a type of detective work, which involves gathering and analyzing evidence to solve a crime.


Culture
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Investigation has been a significant theme in literature, art, and music. In literature, it is a common theme in detective stories and mysteries. In art, there are many paintings and sculptures depicting investigators or the investigation process. In music, there are songs about investigating the unknown or seeking answers. The term investigation is also used metaphorically to describe the process of discovering new ideas or knowledge.

How to Memorize "investigation"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a detective collecting clues and piecing together a puzzle to solve a mystery.
    - Imagine yourself conducting a thorough search for information or facts.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word investigation with the image of a magnifying glass and a stack of books.
    - Think of the word investigation as synonymous with the word inquiry.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym I.N.V.E.S.T.I.G.A.T.E. to remember the steps of an investigation: Information Gathering, Narrowing the Focus, Viewing all Sides, Taking Action, Investigating Thoroughly, Analyzing the Evidence, and Taking the Next Step.


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