investigation

n. probe, examination, inspection; process of investigating; detailed inquiry and questioning

Investigation is the process of inquiring into a matter through research, follow-up, study, or formal procedure of discovery. The term may refer to any of the following:Private investigation undertaken by a private investigator or a detectiveInvestigation carried out under official authority by law enforcement personnelCriminal investigation:Criminal lawCriminal procedure
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Investigation Medtalk Evaluation of or research on a particular event or phenomenon. See Cluster investigation, Community health investigation, [more]Investigation - Community and Resources

Noun
1. an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities; "there was a congressional probe into the scandal"
(synonym) probe
(hypernym) inquiry, enquiry, research
(derivation) investigate, inquire, enquire
2. the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
(synonym) investigating
(hypernym) work
(hyponym) analysis
(derivation) investigate, inquire, enquire

n. investigation, inquisition; inquiry, probe