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Investigating

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Narrower term 17

Analysis 76% connected

A resolution of anything, whether an object of the senses or of the intellect, into its constituent or original elements; an examination of the compo…

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Count 76% connected

To tell or name one by one, or by groups, for the purpose of ascertaining the whole number of units in a collection; to number; to enumerate; to comp…

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Counting 76% connected

of Count

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Empiricism 76% connected

The method or practice of an empiric; pursuit of knowledge by observation and experiment.

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Enquiry 76% connected

See Inquiry.

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Enumeration 76% connected

The act of enumerating, making separate mention, or recounting.

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Examination 76% connected

The act of examining, or state of being examined; a careful search, investigation, or inquiry; scrutiny by study or experiment.

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Inquiry 76% connected

The act of inquiring; a seeking for information by asking questions; interrogation; a question or questioning.

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Numeration 76% connected

The act or art of numbering.

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Reckoning 76% connected

of Reckon

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Research 76% connected

Diligent inquiry or examination in seeking facts or principles; laborious or continued search after truth; as, researches of human wisdom.

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Scrutiny 76% connected

Close examination; minute inspection; critical observation.

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Search 76% connected

To look over or through, for the purpose of finding something; to examine; to explore; as, to search the city.

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Tabulation 76% connected

The act of forming into a table or tables; as, the tabulation of statistics.

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Tally 76% connected

Originally, a piece of wood on which notches or scores were cut, as the marks of number; later, one of two books, sheets of paper, etc., on which cor…

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Tap 76% connected

To strike with a slight or gentle blow; to touch gently; to rap lightly; to pat; as, to tap one with the hand or a cane.

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Testing 76% connected

of Test

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Work 76% connected

Exertion of strength or faculties; physical or intellectual effort directed to an end; industrial activity; toil; employment; sometimes, specifically…

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Enquire 74% connected

See Inquire.

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Enquire 74% connected

See Inquire.

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Investigate 74% connected

To follow up step by step by patient inquiry or observation; to trace or track mentally; to search into; to inquire and examine into with care and ac…

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Investigate 74% connected

To follow up step by step by patient inquiry or observation; to trace or track mentally; to search into; to inquire and examine into with care and ac…

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Synonym 1

Investigation 92% connected

The act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research; study; inquiry, esp. patient or thorough inquiry or examination; a…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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