investigation
noun
the act or process of investigating or the condition of being investigated.
investigations
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pluralof investigation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"Initial investigations show that, in Italy, the impact of the attacks is currently highly limited. Only a small number of commercial units have been affected," the government said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
The Dutch health-technology company said it reached an agreement to resolve previous criminal and civil investigations related to product recalls in its respironics subsidiary.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
It is uncertain how that might influence the federal investigations and civil lawsuits.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
These investigations included grinding away thin layers of rock and conducting detailed measurements up close.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026
Many investigations were launched to determine the cause of the flood.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
