investigations
Pronunciation: [ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeɪʃənz]
Word
Context: "research"
(noun) a careful and detailed examination or checking into something to find out more information or to learn the truth, like when a detective looks for clues about a crime.
Example
The scientists conducted several investigations to understand the effects of pollution on the water.
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The investigation into the accident did not reveal any new facts.
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What are the main findings from the recent investigations?
Context: "legal"
(noun) a formal process to look into a crime or wrongdoing, usually done by law enforcement or a special committee to make sure everything is fair and to find out what happened.
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The police launched investigations to uncover the details behind the theft.
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No investigations were made after the incident, so the cause remained unknown.
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What evidence do we have from the investigations so far?
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