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investigation

Pronunciation: /ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

The English word “investigation” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. The act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research, especially patient or thorough inquiry or examination

Etymology

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

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