調査 — meaning in English

English meaning

• check noun An inspection to make sure something is correct, safe, or working.
• inquiry noun A question or request for information.
• investigate verb To look into something carefully in order to find out the facts.
• investigation noun A careful and systematic inquiry into the facts of a matter.
• probe noun A formal investigation into a matter, often one involving wrongdoing.
• research noun Careful, systematic study of a subject to discover or confirm facts.
• survey noun A set of questions used to gather information or opinions from a group of people.

Senses

調査 is used for these senses in English:

• check An inspection or examination.
• check out (transitive) To examine, inspect, look at closely, ogle; to investigate; to gather information so as to make a decision.
• inquiry The act of inquiring; a seeking of information by asking questions; interrogation; a question or questioning.
• investigate (transitive) To inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or information.
• investigation The act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research, especially patient or thorough inquiry or examination
• probe (figuratively) An investigation or inquiry. [from 20th c.]
• research (countable, dated) A particular instance or piece of research.
• research (intransitive) To make an extensive investigation into.

check — full definition

1. noun An inspection to make sure something is correct, safe, or working.
2. noun A written order instructing a bank to pay a stated sum (spelled "cheque" in British English).
3. noun The bill for a meal, especially in a restaurant.
4. noun In chess, a position where the king is under direct threat of capture.
5. verb To examine or verify something.

inquiry — full definition

1. noun A question or request for information.
2. noun A formal investigation into a matter of public or legal concern.

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