B1 noun Formal

استقصاء

/istiqˈsˤaːʔ/

A systematic investigation or survey to establish facts or collect information about a specific subject.

Examples

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1

يهدف الاستقصاء إلى كشف الحقيقة.

The inquiry aims to uncover the truth.

2

قامت الشرطة باستقصاء دقيق للحادث.

The police conducted a thorough investigation of the accident.

3

نحتاج إلى استقصاء السوق قبل البدء.

We need to survey the market before starting.

Word Family

Noun
استقصاء
Verb
استقصى
Adjective
مستقصٍ
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Memory Tip

Istiqsa' contains 'Q-S-Y' (far/extreme) - it's looking into something to the extreme/end.

Quick Quiz

تم تعيين لجنة لـ ____ الحقائق في القضية.

Correct!

The correct answer is: استقصاء

Examples

1

يهدف الاستقصاء إلى كشف الحقيقة.

academic

The inquiry aims to uncover the truth.

2

قامت الشرطة باستقصاء دقيق للحادث.

formal

The police conducted a thorough investigation of the accident.

3

نحتاج إلى استقصاء السوق قبل البدء.

business

We need to survey the market before starting.

4

عملنا استقصاء بسيط في الحي.

informal

We did a simple survey in the neighborhood.

5

الاستقصاء الصحفي كشف الفساد.

everyday

The investigative journalism revealed the corruption.

Word Family

Noun
استقصاء
Verb
استقصى
Adjective
مستقصٍ

Common Collocations

استقصاء الرأي opinion poll/survey
صحافة استقصائية investigative journalism
لجنة استقصاء inquiry committee
استقصاء ميداني field investigation
نتائج الاستقصاء survey results

Common Phrases

بناءً على الاستقصاء

based on the inquiry

إجراء استقصاء

conducting an inquiry

استقصاء الحقائق

fact-finding

Often Confused With

استقصاء vs استبيان

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Usage Notes

Very common in IELTS Reading passages about scientific or social studies.

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Common Mistakes

Learners find it hard to pronounce; remember it follows the 'Istif'al' pattern.

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Memory Tip

Istiqsa' contains 'Q-S-Y' (far/extreme) - it's looking into something to the extreme/end.

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Word Origin

From the root (q-s-y) meaning to go to the furthest limit.

Grammar Patterns

Masdar of Form X verb Often takes an objective genitive (Idafa)

Quick Quiz

تم تعيين لجنة لـ ____ الحقائق في القضية.

Correct!

The correct answer is: استقصاء

Related Vocabulary

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More research words

مسح

B2

A comprehensive examination or gathering of data about a specific area or group. It can refer to a physical survey of land or a statistical survey of opinions.

عينة

B1

A small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like. It is used in experiments, surveys, and quality control.

استقراء

B1

A logical process where general conclusions are drawn from specific observations or facts. It is a fundamental method in scientific research and academic analysis.

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