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investigation

[in-ves-ti-gey-shuhn] / ɪnˌvɛs tɪˈgeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
thorough check
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analysis case examination hearing inquiry inspection probe research review scrutiny search study survey
STRONG
exploration gander inquest inquisition observation quest sounding surveying
WEAK
delving fact-finding legwork observing probing quiz

Example Sentences

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In a statement, the church trustees said they took "the matter of safeguarding very seriously" and have implemented improvements highlighted by the investigation.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

A Treasury spokesman said that under Bessent’s leadership, “nothing has changed in regards to Cfius diligence, investigation, or enforcement.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Det Chf Insp Craig Kelly, the officer who led the investigation, said he was glad Milne was "behind bars, where he should be."

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Amazon.com stock rose 5.6% to $233.65 following news of the NFL investigation.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

But he kept enough to buy a complete, professional-grade forensics investigation kit.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein