INVESTIGATION

investigation, investigating

(noun) the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically

probe, investigation

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

investigation (countable and uncountable, plural investigations)

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

Source: Wiktionary


In*ves`ti*ga"tion, n. Etym: [L. investigatio: cf. F. investigation.]

Definition: The act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research; study; inquiry, esp. patient or thorough inquiry or examination; as, the investigations of the philosopher and the mathematician; the investigations of the judge, the moralist.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

8 June 2025

EXECUTION

(noun) (law) the completion of a legal instrument (such as a contract or deed) by signing it (and perhaps sealing and delivering it) so that it becomes legally binding and enforceable


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Coffee Trivia

There are more than 50 countries that export coffee. They are near the equator, where the climate is conducive to producing coffee beans.

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