Grade 6 investigation Get Printable Handwriting (in-ves-ti-ga-tion) 5 syllables Learn It! Spelling Test Definition noun. 1 an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities; 2 the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically Example Sentence Further investigation sustained my suspicions. Synonyms systematic inquiry; probe; close examination Antonyms glance; ignore Share with your friends: