Meaning of the word investigation in English

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investigation

US /ɪnˌves.təˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ɪnˌves.təˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

the action of investigating something or someone; formal or systematic examination or research.

Example:
The police launched an investigation into the robbery.
A thorough investigation revealed the cause of the problem.
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