Meaning of the word "investigative journalism" in English

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investigative journalism

US /ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪtɪv ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/
UK /ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪtɪv ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/
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Noun

1.

a form of journalism in which reporters deeply investigate a single topic of interest, such as serious crimes, political corruption, or corporate wrongdoing

Example:
The newspaper won an award for its investigative journalism on local government corruption.
Good investigative journalism often leads to significant social change.
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