investigation
Translation
investigation, inquiry, examination
Examples
The investigation is still ongoing.
The investigation is still ongoing.
He is under investigation for fraud.
He is under investigation for fraud.
Grammar Patterns
an investigation ((into sth.)) an official examination of the facts about a situation They launched an investigation into the accident.
under investigation being officially examined The company is under investigation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: inquiry, probe, examination
Etymology
From the verb 'investigate' plus the suffix '-ion', which forms nouns denoting an action or process.
Memory Tips
An 'investigation' is the act or process of investigating.