investigation

investigación

Búsqueda cuidadosa de hechos para aclarar un delito, un problema u otra situación.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Cómo se usa: an investigation into something (Police started an investigation into the fire.); under investigation (The cause of the accident is under investigation.)

Sinónimos: inquiry, examination

Expresiones frecuentes: police investigation, investigation into something, launch an investigation, detailed investigation