Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with investigation in American Collocation
investigation
noun
countable/uncountable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
full or careful
There must be a thorough investigation into any case where a child is harmed by a parent.
fair
Forensic scientists carry out impartial investigations on behalf of the prosecution or defence.
official
He wrote to the police requesting that they begin a formal investigation into the affair.
internal
The college launched an internal investigation into her complaint last year.
happening now
Police said that the operation was part of an ongoing investigation into serious and organised crime.
An investigation is underway after an outbreak of botulism which killed 40 cows.
early
Preliminary investigations indicate that this looks promising.
later
If the doctor feels that your dizziness requires further investigation, she will refer you to the Audiology department.
of a particular type
This first phase of the work will include archaeological investigations.
The murder investigation must be reopened immediately with a new police team.
carry out an investigation
The tramway has been closed while the Health and Safety Executive conducts an investigation.
need or deserve investigation
This area warrants some serious scientific investigation.
begin an investigation
Startling new information on her family’s past spurs Anya to launch her own personal investigation.
finish an investigation
The advertisement must be withdrawn until an investigation is completed.
ask for an investigation
The Community Fund ordered an investigation into the organization’s political activities.
cause an investigation to be started
This information prompted an investigation into the child’s home circumstances.
be in charge of an investigation
Detective Sergeant Steve Parker has been leading the investigation.
get in the way of an investigation
I am not at liberty to disclose my reasons because it could prejudice the investigation.
be the subject of an investigation
They were aware of the seriousness of the matter that was under investigation.
All water-pipes, flues, cisterns, and sewers underwent an investigation.