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/ɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃən/ · in-ves-ti-ga·tion
noun
- The act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research, especially patient or thorough inquiry or examination. Despite thorough investigation, the perpetrator of the attacks remains unknown.
- A formal inquiry or examination, especially one conducted by a government agency or a court of law. The police department conducted a thorough investigation into the crime scene.
verb
- To conduct a formal inquiry or examination, especially one conducted by a government agency or a court of law. The police officer was tasked with investigating the suspicious activity.
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Did you know? The word 'investigation' has been used in various forms of media, including literature and film, to describe the process of uncovering hidden truths or solving mysteries.