noun
investigation
ihn-vehs-tih-GAY-shuhn
noun
1
A careful and systematic inquiry into the facts of a matter.
"The police launched an investigation into the missing funds."
"An internal investigation cleared the manager of any wrongdoing."
How to Use Investigation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process of looking closely into something to uncover the truth.
Common pairings
launch an investigation
under investigation
criminal investigation
Word Forms
investigations plural
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The police launched an _____ into the missing funds.