investigation
/ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeɪʃən/
noun
- The process of trying to find out the truth about something, especially a crime or problem.
- Her investigation of the company's finances revealed several errors.
- The police launched an investigation into the robbery.
- After a long investigation, the scientists found the cause of the disease.
- A careful examination or study of a subject or situation.
- We are conducting an investigation into customer satisfaction.
- The investigation of the accident took several months.
- The journalist's investigation uncovered corruption in the city government.
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