Investigation - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
Extra examples
The police are still investigating the murder.
The accident was thoroughly investigated.
The manager promised to investigate when we pointed out an error on our bill.
He was investigated for his involvement in the incident.
Upon closer investigation we discovered the cause of the fire.
The investigation continued for nearly three years.
The authorities are planning to launch a full-scale investigation into the crash.
Baker demanded an investigation of the district attorney's office.
A private detective was hired to conduct the investigation.
The whole issue is still under investigation.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
He has been suspended without pay pending the results of the investigation.
The investigation continued without result.
The police have been reluctant to take their investigation any further.
This is his first public statement about the investigation.
Word forms
singular: investigation
plural: investigations
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