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单词 investigation
释义 in·ves·ti·ga·tion
\ə̇nˌvestəˈgāshən\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English investigacioun, from Middle French investigation, from Latin investigation-, investigatio, from investigatus (past participle of investigare) + -ion-, -io -ion
1. : the action or process of investigating : detailed examination : study, research
 < success of the … blend in knitwear has led to active investigation of blends with other fibers — American Fabrics >
 < a strong movement to make American universities centers of scholarly work and scientific investigation — J.B.Conant >
2. : a searching inquiry : examination, survey
 < his doctoral thesis was a penetrating investigation of the causes of race conflict >
 < carried on energetic investigations of the medicinal flora of Mexico — American Guide Series: Michigan >
specifically : an official probe
 < the first Congressional investigation of loyalty in government — Will Herberg >
Synonyms: see inquiry
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