investigation
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British pronunciation
/ɪnvˌɛstɪɡˈe‍ɪʃən/

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
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Examples
The detective launched an investigation into the mysterious disappearance of the jewelry.
The company conducted an internal investigation to determine the cause of the data breach.
02

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

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Examples
The scientists ' investigation of the ancient artifacts provided valuable insights into early civilizations.
The environmental agency 's investigation into water quality involved extensive sampling and analysis.
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