investigations (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeɪʃənz/
Definition
Systematic examination or research to discover facts or information about something, especially a crime.
Examples
The journalist's investigations revealed a widespread corruption scandal.
The company launched internal investigations into the alleged fraud.
Further investigations are needed to confirm the cause of the accident.
How to Use investigations
- investigations into (prepositional phrase)
- Examining or researching a specific subject or issue. — "The report detailed the investigations into the environmental damage."
- investigations by (prepositional phrase)
- Indicating who is conducting the examination. — "The internal investigations by the committee took several months."
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