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INVESTIGATION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Investigation.

How to pronounce investigation:

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Investigation - as a noun

An inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

Example: "There was a congressional probe into the scandal"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
probe9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
enquiry19inquiry19research13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The police launched an investigation into the murder case."
"The company hired a private investigator to conduct an investigation into the employee's misconduct."
"The journalist wants to conduct an investigation into the political corruption scandal."
"The investigation revealed new evidence that could change the outcome of the trial."
"The committee has initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the accident."
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Word Game Points

Is INVESTIGATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, investigation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INVESTIGATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is INVESTIGATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, investigation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INVESTIGATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is INVESTIGATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, investigation is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INVESTIGATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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