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investigation

3 definitions • 12 examples
1
the act or process of examining a crime, problem, statement, etc. carefully, especially to discover the truth:

Examples:

An investigation has been under way for several days into the disappearance of a 13-year-old boy.
a full/thorough investigation of the incident
Currently, the individuals who might have caused the accident are subject to/under investigation.
2
the act of examining something carefully, esp. to discover the truth about it:

Examples:

[ C ] a criminal investigation
[ U ] The cause of the fire is under investigation (= is being examined).
3
the careful examination of a crime, problem, statement, etc., especially to discover the truth:

Examples:

an investigation into sth An investigation into possible insider dealing has been begun by the stock exchange.
the investigation of sth The investigation of the theft of a state data backup device last month continues.
The Financial Services Authority launched an investigation.
criminal/civil/internal investigation
be under investigation (for sth) Several companies are under investigation for fraud.
The Justice Department is conducting investigations of alleged price-fixing at the company.
continuing/ongoing investigation

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