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Investigation Meaning for Kids

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What Does Investigation Mean?

Noun

  • A careful look into something to find out more about it.

Investigation — Full Explanation

An investigation is when someone looks for clues to find out what happened. It's like being a detective!

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Investigation Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
जांच (Jaanch)

Jaanch

खोज (Khoj)

Khoj

जांच (Jaanch)

Jaanch

kannada
ಅನ್ವೇಷಣೆ

anvēṣaṇe

ಅನ್ವೇಷಣೆ

anvēṣaṇe

ಜೊತೆಗೆ

jotegē

bengali
তদন্ত (tôndônto)

tôndônto

তদন্ত (tôndônto)

tôndônto

অনুসন্ধান (ônusôndhān)

ônusôndhān

Investigation in Sentences

  • We can do an investigation to find out where the missing toy is.
  • The detective is doing an investigation to solve the mystery.
  • An investigation helps us learn more about something.
  • In science class, we did an investigation about plants.
  • The kids had an investigation to see which color crayon works best.

📖 Investigation Story for Kids

The Curious Case of the Missing Cookies!

Once upon a time in a sunny little town, a group of friends noticed something strange. The cookies from the cookie jar had disappeared! Oh no! They decided to start an investigation.

"Let’s look for clues!" said Maya, with her magnifying glass. They searched high and low, under the table and behind the couch. They found crumbs leading to the backyard!

Suddenly, they spotted their playful puppy, Max, with cookie crumbs around his mouth. "Aha! The cookie thief!" they laughed.

Sometimes, investigations lead to silly surprises! What will you investigate today?

Frequently Asked Questions About Investigation

What does 'investigation' mean?
An investigation is when someone looks for information or tries to find out the truth about something.
How do you pronounce 'investigation'?
You say 'investigation' like this: in-ves-ti-GAY-shun.
What is the origin of the word 'investigation'?
The word 'investigation' comes from the Latin word 'investigare', which means to track or search for something.
What is the meaning of 'investigation' in Kannada?
The word 'investigation' in Kannada is 'ಅನ್ವೇಷಣೆ' (Anvēṣaṇe).

Facts & Quotes About Investigation

Fact: An investigation is like a treasure hunt where you look for clues to solve a mystery!
Proverb: Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back. (This means being curious can lead to trouble, but finding answers is rewarding!)
Quote: "The important thing is not to stop questioning." - Albert Einstein