Investigation Synonyms

ĭn-vĕstĭ-gāshən
A seeking of knowledge, data, or the truth about something
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. probe
  2. inquiry
  3. research
  4. inquest
  5. search
  6. inquisition
  7. investigating
A close or systematic study
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. analysis
  2. examination
  3. inspection
  4. review
  5. survey
A careful examination or search in order to discover facts or gain information.
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. inquiry
Synonyms:
(Verb)
  1. investigate
  2. sound
Synonyms:
(Adjective)
  1. exploratory
  2. investigational
  3. investigative
  4. probative
  5. zetetic

Words Related to Investigation

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. study
  2. re-investigation
  3. risk assessment
  4. reinvestigation
  5. assessment
  6. evaluation

Investigation Sentence Examples

  • An investigation proved that to be the case.

  • Further investigation revealed nothing.

  • We're not running 'Police Investigation 101,' so you can use it as a class­room to play detective.

  • Closer investigation revealed a balcony that overlooked the driveway.

  • The investigation had been anything but that.

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