INVESTIGATIONS Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word investigations. (close relations)
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| analysis | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole • the abstract separation of a whole into its constituent parts in order to study the parts and their relations • a form of literary criticism in which the structure of a piece of writing is analyzed • the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., `the father of the bride' instead of `the bride's father' • a branch of mathematics involving calculus and the theory of limits; sequences and series and integration and differentiation • a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud | ||||||
| examination | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes) • a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge • formal systematic questioning • a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits) • the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned | ||||||
| exploration | nounn | |||||
noun • to travel for the purpose of discovery • a careful systematic search • a systematic consideration | ||||||
| inquiry | nounn | |||||
noun • a search for knowledge • an instance of questioning • a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest | ||||||
| inspection | nounn | |||||
noun • a formal or official examination | ||||||
| probing | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation | ||||||
| research | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • systematic investigation to establish facts • a search for knowledge verb • attempt to find out in a systematically and scientific manner • inquire into | ||||||
| scrutiny | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes) • a prolonged intense look | ||||||
| study | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a detailed critical inspection • applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading) • a written document describing the findings of some individual or group • a state of deep mental absorption • a room used for reading and writing and studying • a branch of knowledge • preliminary drawing for later elaboration • attentive consideration and meditation • someone who memorizes quickly and easily (as the lines for a part in a play) • a composition intended to develop one aspect of the performer's technique verb • consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning • be a student; follow a course of study; be enrolled at an institute of learning • give careful consideration to • be a student of a certain subject • learn by reading books • think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes | ||||||
| surveillance | nounn | |||||
noun • close observation of a person or group (usually by the police) | ||||||
| investigating | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically | ||||||
| probe | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities • a flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities • an exploratory action or expedition • an investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity verb • question or examine thoroughly and closely • examine physically with or as if with a probe | ||||||
