B1nouncrimelaw
US/ɪnˌves.təˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
UK/ɪnˌves.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
an official attempt to find out the truth about something, such as a crime
In context
Police have started an investigation into the fire.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
A newspaper investigation found that the company had lied.
Words that go with investigation
noun + preposition
- investigation intoThere will be an investigation into the accident.
- under investigationTwo officials are under investigation.
verb + noun
- launch an investigationThe ministry launched an investigation.
noun + noun
- police investigationThe police investigation lasted a year.
adjective + noun
- full investigationThe family wants a full investigation.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Police are making an investigation about the case.Correct: Police are carrying out an investigation into the case.