noun
Meaning 1
The act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research, especially patient or thorough inquiry or examination
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Examples
- The investigation into the crime has led to various leads as well as plenty of dead ends.
- Despite thorough investigation, the perpetrator of the attacks remains unknown.
- carry out an investigation
- the matter is awaiting investigation
- The case is still under investigation.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided