investigations

3 definitions • 12 examples

the act or process of examining a crime, problem, statement, etc. carefully, especially to discover the truth:

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.

the act of examining something carefully, esp. to discover the truth about it:

[ C ] a criminal investigation

[ U ] The cause of the fire is under investigation (= is being examined).

the careful examination of a crime, problem, statement, etc., especially to discover the truth:

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