investigation

noun

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

Roots

vestigiumvestig- · Latin · track, footprint

Synonyms for investigation

proben inquiryn inquestn sleuthingn scrutinyn researchn questioningn examinationn explorationn interrogationn searchn inquisitionn surveyn studyn

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Where does investigation come from?

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