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investigation

Meaning in simple English

US /ɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃən/ · UK /ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃən/

investigation means: A careful search for facts to explain a crime, problem, or other situation.

noun

FINDING FACTSB2

A careful search for facts to explain a crime, problem, or other situation.

  • The police began an investigation.
  • Their investigation found several safety problems.
  • Two investigations into the crash are still underway.

How to use it: an investigation into something (Police started an investigation into the fire.); under investigation (The cause of the accident is under investigation.)

Similar words: inquiry, examination

Common phrases: police investigation, investigation into something, launch an investigation, detailed investigation

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