Investigation
Noun
UK
/ɪnˌves.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
US
/ɪnˌves.təˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
Definition
The careful search to find the truth or facts about something.
Example
"The investigation took several weeks."
"A careful investigation helped the police find the real suspect."
"The school began an investigation to understand why students were facing health issues."
Explanation
An investigation is the process of finding out the truth or details about something. For example, the police started an investigation into the missing car. It can also mean research or careful study done to understand something, like the scientist’s investigation helped discover a new medicine. An investigation includes asking questions, collecting facts, and studying results. The goal is to know what happened or understand why it happened.