Synonyms for Investigation
ɪnˌvɛs tɪˈgeɪ ʃənin·ves·ti·ga·tion

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1. investigation

   Synonyms:
   examination, search, scrutiny, research, study, inquiry, exploration, ventilation

   Antonyms:
   discovery, solution, clue, indication, thread

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1. probe, investigationnoun

   an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

   "there was a congressional probe into the scandal"

   Synonyms:
   investigation, probe, investigating

2. investigation, investigatingnoun

   the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically

   Synonyms:
   investigation, probe, investigating

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1. • Inquiry
   • Work

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1. investigationnoun

   Synonyms:
   examination, study, scrutiny, inquiry, research, exploration, inquisition, sifting

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1. investigationnoun

   Synonyms:
   examination, inquiry, research

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1. List of paraphrases for "investigation":

   inquiry, survey, investigations, investigative, research, surveys, investigating, investigate, enquiry, enquiries, inquiries, investigatory, fact-finding, investigación, probe, study, instruction, enquête, 'enquête, inquest, jwee, interrogation, review, examination, διερεύνηση, investigated, investigaciones

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How to use Investigation in a sentence?

1. Donald Gliniewicz:

   I know they are doing their hardest to get to the bottom of this, i definitely do not want them to speed through the investigation and skip over important details.

2. Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pelle:

   We've talked to folks and I am not going to go into the investigation.

3. The EA spokesperson:

   We are investigating a recent incident of intrusion into our network where a limited amount of game source code and related tools were stolen, no player data was accessed, and we have no reason to believe there is any risk to player privacy. Following the incident, we've already made security improvements and do not expect an impact on our games or our business. We are actively working with law enforcement officials and other experts as part of this ongoing criminal investigation.

4. Jonathan Greenblatt:

   We join with the international community in loudly condemning these barbaric and heinous terror attacks, which have claimed the lives of hundreds of innocent people going about their lives, while the investigation continues and the terrorists ’ motivations are still unclear, we are deeply concerned at reports that The Bataclan Theater has long been a focus of anti-Zionist groups.

5. Lindsey Graham:

   I don't think he has to recuse himself, i am confident the Mueller investigation will be allowed to come to a good, solid conclusion, that there will be no political influence put on Mr. Mueller by Attorney General Matt Whitaker to do anything other than Mr. Mueller's job.