Synonyms for

Investigations

Verb / ˌɪˌnvestʌˈgeɪʃʌnz / Another word for investigations — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Investigations are a process of discovering information about something or someone.

Synonyms & similar words

investigating investigation probe inquiry examination inspection probe study research analysis exploration scrutiny survey inquest search fact-finding discovery inquisition audit check inquisition disquisition examination

Synonyms by register

Formal

inquiries examinations scrutiny research

Informal

checks look-sees digging probes

Literary

probings pursuits researches

Antonyms

ignorance neglect complacency apathy laziness indifference

Common collocations

  • criminal investigations
  • thorough investigations
  • police investigations
  • ongoing investigations
  • internal investigations
  • further investigations
  • investigations into
  • conduct investigations

Word family

noun investigation
verb investigate
adjective investigative
adverb investigatively

Usage note

Often used in formal contexts like law enforcement, science, or journalism. Can imply a systematic and detailed search for facts.

Example sentences

  1. The police conducted investigations to find the missing child.
  2. The government ordered an investigation into the corruption allegations.
  3. The company launched an investigation to identify the cause of the product defect.
  4. The investigation revealed that the fire was caused by faulty wiring.
  5. The journalist did an investigation to uncover the truth about the scandal.

Quotes

  • The investigation of nature is an infinite pasture-ground where all may graze, and where the more bite, the longer the grass grows, the sweeter is its flavor, and the more it nourishes.
  • In investigations, it always pays to have a few reliable people who can tell you what's really going on.
  • Investigations during the past few decades have uncovered widespread corruption in law enforcement, resulting in a crisis of confidence in the criminal justice system.

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