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Investigation

UK:^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ɪnˌvɛstɪˈgeɪʃ^ən/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/ɪnˌvɛstɪˈgeɪʃən/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(in ves′ti gā′shən)

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investigation
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Sense: Noun: inquiry

Synonyms:

inquiry , enquiry (UK), probe , study , analysis , scrutiny , examination , research , detective work, sleuthing, inquest, survey , fact-finding, exploration, legwork (informal), hunt , look , search

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