The investigation
Example: Investigation examines facts to understand situations or resolve issues
Definition
"The investigation" is a systematic and detailed examination or inquiry conducted to uncover facts, gather evidence, and understand situations, typically in a workplace or organizational context to resolve issues or ensure compliance with policies.
Etymology
The phrase "the investigation" originates from the Latin word 'investigare,' meaning 'to search into' or 'to trace out.' It evolved through Old French and Middle English, reflecting the process of closely examining or probing into a matter. Did you know that originally, investigations were often associated with hunting or tracking down information?
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"The investigation" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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