investigation
Pronunciation
/ˌɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "investigation"in English

Investigation
01

an attempt to gather the facts of a matter such as a crime, incident, etc. to find out the truth

investigation definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
investigations
Examples
The detective launched an investigation into the mysterious disappearance of the jewelry.
02

the act or process of gathering evidence or facts of a matter in a scientific and systematic way

Examples
The scientists ' investigation of the ancient artifacts provided valuable insights into early civilizations.
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