investigation

Vocabulary Word

Definition

An 'investigation' involves a detailed and careful examination or inquiry into something. Imagine a scientist conducting experiments to uncover the truth or answer a question.

Examples in Different Contexts

In journalism, 'investigation' can uncover hidden stories. An investigative journalist might reveal, 'My six-month investigation exposed a major political scandal.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

The new branding isn’t resonating with our target audience as expected. There's a gap between our intention and perception.

Response:

I think we need to do an investigation into the disconnect and realign our brand message with current audience preferences.

Academics

Scenario:

The rate of decline in certain species is alarming. We need to understand the factors behind this ecological imbalance for better conservation efforts.

Response:

I'll start an investigation right away into the ecological factors causing this decline for improved conservation planning.