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investigation vs investigations

Both 'investigation' and 'investigations' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Investigation' is singular and refers to the process of carrying out a systematic inquiry, while 'investigations' is the plural form and refers to multiple instances of conducting inquiries.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 981 views

investigation

This is a correct singular form used to refer to the process of carrying out a systematic inquiry.

Use 'investigation' when referring to a single instance or process of conducting an inquiry.

Examples:

  • The police launched an investigation into the crime.
  • The investigation revealed new evidence.
  • The investigation was not well handled.
  • Lost creds initiate an automatic I.G. 2B investigation.
  • Where undertakings are accepted the investigation shall be terminated.
  • I evacuate myself on your investigation.
  • The investigation is ongoing, sir.
  • Our bureau Chief shut down my investigation.
  • F.D.A. investigation would take months.
  • Our focus is the homicide investigation.
  • The investigation shall include adequate epidemiological and microbiological studies.
  • That led to an internal affairs investigation.
  • This is an attempted murder investigation.
  • Precisely why I've initiated an investigation.
  • Of American system of investigation is perfect.
  • The investigation shall be accomplished independently of any judicial inquiry.
  • Seems our investigation has dovetailed with yours, sir.
  • Your investigation cost him his career.
  • An exhaustive internal investigation found oversight issues.
  • This involved a preliminary investigation against Dumoulin.
  • We're launching a wider investigation.
  • I'm reporting On a criminal investigation...

Alternatives:

  • inquiry
  • examination
  • probe
  • scrutiny
  • research

investigations

This is the correct plural form used to refer to multiple instances of conducting inquiries.

Use 'investigations' when referring to more than one inquiry or when discussing various investigative activities.

Examples:

  • The company conducted several investigations into the matter.
  • His research involved multiple investigations.

Alternatives:

  • inquiries
  • examinations
  • probes
  • scrutinies
  • researches

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