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investigation

Pronunciation: /ɪnˌvɛstɪˈgeɪʃ(ə)n/

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Definition of investigation

noun

[mass noun]

the action of investigating something or someone; formal or systematic examination or research:he is under investigation for receiving illicit funds
[count noun] a formal inquiry or systematic study:an investigation into fresh allegations of malpractice a murder investigation