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Definition investigation in British English
investigation
noun
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/ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃ(ə)n/
▪ conduct, demand, launch, order, require, undertake
1
the process of trying to find out all the details or facts about something in order to discover who or what caused it or how it happened
Example
There were no new suspects in the murder, but the investigation is continuing.
Example
She is still under investigation (=being investigated) by the Spanish police.
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