investigation
Translation
investigation, inquiry, study
Examples
The police have launched an investigation.
The police have launched an investigation.
Further investigation is needed to find the cause.
Further investigation is needed to find the cause.
Grammar Patterns
an investigation ((into sth.)) an inquiry into a matter They launched an investigation into the accident.
Similar Words
Synonyms: inquiry, examination, study, probe
Etymology
From Latin 'investigare' (to track out), from 'in-' (into) + 'vestigare' (to track, trace).
Memory Tips
Imagine a detective going 'in' to a crime scene to look for 'vestiges' or traces of clues.