Synonyms for investigation
ɪnˌvɛs tɪˈgeɪ ʃənin·ves·ti·ga·tion

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1. investigation

   Synonyms:
   examination, search, scrutiny, research, study, inquiry, exploration, ventilation

   Antonyms:
   discovery, solution, clue, indication, thread

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1. probe, investigationnoun

   an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

   "there was a congressional probe into the scandal"

   Synonyms:
   probe, investigating

2. investigation, investigatingnoun

   the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically

   Synonyms:
   probe, investigating

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1. • Inquiry
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1. investigationnoun

   Synonyms:
   examination, study, scrutiny, inquiry, research, exploration, inquisition, sifting

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1. investigationnoun

   Synonyms:
   examination, inquiry, research

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1. List of paraphrases for "investigation":

   inquiry, survey, investigations, investigative, research, surveys, investigating, investigate, enquiry, enquiries, inquiries, investigatory, fact-finding, investigación, probe, study, instruction, enquête, 'enquête, inquest, jwee, interrogation, review, examination, διερεύνηση, investigated, investigaciones

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1. Michele Nethercott:

   We're extremely gratified that The CIU investigation confirmed the results of the University of Baltimore Innocence Project Clinic( UBIPC) / MAIP investigation into Mr. Morris's case, the evidence at David Morris trial was incredibly weak, and our post-conviction investigation unearthed even more evidence supporting David Morris longstanding claim of innocence. We're grateful to Mr. Carter's family for assisting in The CIU investigation despite the pain The CIU investigation must have caused, and we want to thank all former staff, students, and colleagues for their hard work. I look forward to seeing Mr. Morris as a free man later today.

2. Jim McDonnell:

   Immediately upon learning of troubling allegations of possible neglect of an inmate at the inmate reception center, my department's executives relieved 10 jail employees of duty, including supervisors, the investigation into this incident is ongoing.

3. The US:

   Two The US service members, one Department of Defense( DoD) civilian and one contractor supporting DoD were killed and three service members were injured while conducting a local engagement in Manbij, Syria, initial reports indicate an explosion caused the casualties, and the incident is under investigation.

4. Ryan Goodman:

   It’s hard to judge the ICC’s investigation based on past practice, in the Ukraine situation, the prosecutor is buttressed by an extraordinary outpouring of support from dozens of countries, which I expect will be followed by an infusion of resources.

5. Brendan Steinhauser:

   The FBI brand has been damaged, the DOJ brand has been damaged, the trust in those institutions has been lessened for a number of reasons, including the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.