investigation

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
  2. noun the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically

Etymology

From Middle English investigacioun, from Old French investigacion, from Latin investigatio. Morphologically investigate + -ion.

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Synonyms

probe

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