investigation

Plural: investigations

Noun

• an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
• the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
• The act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research, especially patient or thorough inquiry or examination

Examples

• carry out an investigation
• Despite thorough investigation, the perpetrator of the attacks remains unknown.
• The case is still under investigation.
• The investigation into the crime has led to various leads as well as plenty of dead ends.
• the matter is awaiting investigation

Synonyms

investigating, probe

Related Words

investigate, sleuthing