investigation
noun
/ɪnˌvɛs.təˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
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/ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
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- The act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research, especially patient or thorough inquiry or examination
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investigación
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investigate
verb
[ɪn.ˈvɛs.tɪ.ɡeɪ̯t]
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- (transitive) To examine, look into, or scrutinize in order to discover something hidden or secret.
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investigar,
examinar,
indagar
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- (transitive) To inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or information.
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investigar,
indagar,
pesquisar
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- (intransitive) To conduct an inquiry or examination.
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investigar,
pesquisar
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investigative
adjective
/ɪnˈvɛstɪɡeɪtɪv/
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/ɪnˈvɛstɪɡətɪv/
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- Of or pertaining to investigation
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investigativo
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