investigation

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The careful examination of something in order to find out the facts.

   The investigation into the crime took several months.

2. 2
   noun

   A detailed inquiry into questionable or unfamiliar activities.

   The company launched an internal investigation into the missing funds.

Common collocations

• police investigation Noun + noun

From Middle English investigacioun, from Old French investigacion, from Latin investigatio. Morphologically investigate + -ion.

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