INVESTIGATION
(noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Investigation.
How to pronounce investigation:
US
Investigation - as a noun
An inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
Example: "There was a congressional probe into the scandal"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
probeHypernyms (Closely Related)
enquiryinquiryresearchHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
investigatingHypernyms (Closely Related)
workHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The police launched an investigation into the murder case."
"The company hired a private investigator to conduct an investigation into the employee's misconduct."
"The journalist wants to conduct an investigation into the political corruption scandal."
"The investigation revealed new evidence that could change the outcome of the trial."
"The committee has initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the accident."
Word Game Points
Is INVESTIGATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, investigation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
INVESTIGATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is INVESTIGATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, investigation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordINVESTIGATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is INVESTIGATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, investigation is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordINVESTIGATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.