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Another word for investigation

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investigation

n.

inquiry, search, research, probe; see examination 1, study 2.

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Another word for investigation

noun

The act or an instance of exploring or investigating:
exploration, probe, reconnaissance. See investigate
A seeking of knowledge, data, or the truth about something:
inquest, inquiry, inquisition, probe, research. See investigate
A close or systematic study:
analysis, examination, inspection, review, survey. See investigate

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An investigation proved that to be the case.
We're not running 'Police Investigation 101,' so you can use it as a classroom to play detective.
Further investigation revealed nothing.
Closer investigation revealed a balcony that overlooked the driveway.
In the Roman communion in England and the United States, there are commissions of investigation appointed to hear in first instance the criminal causes of clerks.

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