indagation

/ˌɪndəˈɡeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act of searching or investigating thoroughly; a careful inquiry or examination.
    • The scientist's indagation into the ancient ruins revealed new artifacts.
    • Her indagation of the company's records uncovered several accounting errors.
    • After years of indagation, the historian finally published a complete account of the battle.
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