investigation

Definition

Examples

An investigation into the cause of the delay is now under way.

Word Family

Synonyms

• probean inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
• inquirya search for knowledge
• examinationthe act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

Collocations

• Easy under investigation
  subject to the authority, condition, or terms of investigation
• Medium internal investigation into misconduct
  describing internal investigation into misconduct (happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface)
• Hard investigation reveals systemic bribery
  describing investigation reveals systemic bribery (an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities)
• Very Hard congressional investigation subpoena
  describing congressional investigation subpoena (of or relating to congress)