English > investigating: 1 sense > noun 1, act| Meaning | The work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically. |
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| Synonym | investigation |
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| Narrower | analysis | An investigation of the component parts of a whole / whole and their relations in making up the whole / whole |
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| count, counting, numeration, enumeration, reckoning, tally | The act of counting |
| empiricism | The application of empirical methods in any art or science |
| examination, scrutiny | The act of examining something closely (as for mistakes / mistakes) |
| examination, testing | The act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know / know or have learned |
| inquiry, enquiry | A systematic investigation of a matter of public interest |
| police work, police investigation | The investigation of criminal activities |
| research | Systematic investigation to establish facts |
| search | An investigation seeking answers |
| tabulation | The act of putting into tabular form |
| wiretap, tap | The act of tapping a telephone or telegraph line to get information |
| Broader | work | Activity directed toward making or doing something |
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| Spanish | indagación, investigación |
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| Catalan | investigació, recerca |
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| Verbs | investigate | investigate scientifically |
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| investigate | conduct an inquiry or investigation of |
