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investigation

/ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/noun5 syllables

Investigation means: an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities.

Synonyms for investigation2

noun, as in an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

probe

noun, as in the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically

investigating

What does investigation mean?2

noun

1

an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities“there was a congressional probe into the scandal”

2

the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with investigation?60

two syllables

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All 60 rhymes for investigation, grouped by syllable

Investigation in a sentence

  • After a long investigation, the police finally captured the suspected arsonist.Rime
  • The investigation concluded that he's blameless, and there's no evidence of any wrongdoing.Nuel
  • The witness refused to cooperate, hindering the investigation.IMer
  • Further investigation will offer many opportunities to obtain more valuable knowledge of the ocean.unknown
  • The mayor declared that he would announce the result of the investigation.unknown
  • We conducted our investigation with the greatest care.CM
  • The cause of the accident is still under investigation.unknown
  • I want a sub rosa investigation of the bodies.User13844

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Forms of investigation

as a noun

plural
investigations