investigation

Definitions

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

A formal inquiry or official systematic study of a crime, incident, or other issue.

Examples

The police launched a thorough investigation into the cause of the fire.

The journalist spent months conducting an investigation into corporate corruption.

The committee is currently leading an investigation to determine the source of the error.

Synonyms

inquiry probe examination scrutiny analysis study research

Antonyms

ignorance neglect disregard oversight abandonment inattention carelessness