investigação

[ĩ.ves.ti.ga.ˈsɐ̃w̃]

nounfemininepl: investigações

investigation

1. The act or process of investigating; a systematic inquiry or examination

The police launched an investigation into the crime.

A polícia iniciou uma investigação sobre o crime.

2. Research or scholarly study into a particular subject

The scientist's investigation revealed new findings.

A investigação da cientista revelou novas descobertas.

3. A formal inquiry or examination conducted by authorities

A criminal investigation was opened.

Uma investigação criminal foi aberta.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

investigação

Standard usage, commonly used in formal and informal contexts

São Paulo

investigação

Standard usage, particularly in legal and police contexts

Rio de Janeiro

investigação

Standard usage, often shortened to 'investi' in informal speech

Portugal

investigação

Standard usage, emphasizes academic and scientific inquiry

investigação criminal

investigação policial

investigação científica

investigação de mercado

sob investigação

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