Investigación (en. Investigation)

/inβes̺tiɣaˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Action of researching.
Research on crime continues to advance.
La investigación sobre el crimen continúa avanzando.
Detailed study of a topic.
Scientific research requires a lot of dedication.
La investigación científica requiere mucha dedicación.
Systematic process that seeks to answer questions.
Research is based on observation and experimentation.
La investigación se basa en la observación y la experimentación.

Etymology

From the Latin 'investigatio' which means 'inquiry'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in-depth research
Detailed and thorough study.
investigación a fondo
scientific research
Inquiry process that seeks to expand knowledge in a science.
investigación científica
market research
Study aimed at understanding consumer trends and behaviors.
investigación de mercado

Related Words

to investigate
To conduct a search to discover or verify something.
investigar
researcher
Person dedicated to research.
investigador
researched
Person or thing that is being investigated.
investigado

Slang Meanings

To ask uncomfortable questions.
That girl is the group's researcher; she's always asking questions.
Esa chava es la investigadora del grupo, siempre está preguntando.
To seek information stealthily.
She was investigating the rumors circulating on her own.
Estuvo investigando por su cuenta los rumores que circulan.