Definition
to investigate: to examine, to study, to research, to look into, to analyze, to inspect
They're investigating the robbery. They will study the evidence to try to find the perpetrator.
an investigation: an examination, a study, an inquiry, research, a review
he is under investigation: he is being investigated, they are currently inquiring into his actions
Last year's bank robbery is still under investigation. The police have not yet found the culprit.
- "Fortunately for law enforcement officials, the investigation lasted less than an hour."
- "Is it true that Delavigne is currently under investigation by the California Animal Rights Organization, following anonymous reports of monkey abuse?"
- "Authorities are currently investigating possible links to notorious perfume magnate Kalvin Krime."
- "I'll investigate the case, and try to get to the bottom of all of this."
- "No investigation was conducted."
- "I'm not saying an American firm would be any better, but perhaps we could investigate other options."
- "Today we'll be investigating scams and schemes, and talking about how to avoid them."
- "I need you to investigate a salesman named Spencer."
- "Is this some sort of undercover investigation?"
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