investigation
noun
the act or process of investigating or the condition of being investigated.
reinvestigation
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a word derived from
investigation.
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a word derived from
reinvestigate.
reinvestigateverbto investigate (a crime, murder, problem, etc) again
Example Sentences
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"In recognition of their ongoing concerns, I have instructed a reinvestigation by a team of specialist prosecutors to ensure that every aspect of this tragedy is addressed."
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2025
However, during the reinvestigation, he told prosecutors that he was made to feel like a suspect and that he had fingered Smokes and Warren partly to “avoid getting arrested himself.”
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 31, 2024
The State’s Attorney for Baltimore City had found them innocent after a reinvestigation.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 20, 2023
A reinvestigation of the murder of Mr Saunders began in 2003 but found no further evidence.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2023
Such cases would not be considered to have been legally tried and would require reinvestigation and altogether new prosecutions, making sure that rights of the accused and all legal procedures were properly observed.
From Area Handbook for Romania by Donald W. Bernier
