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investigation definition

in·ves·ti·ga·tion (in ves′tə gā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. an investigating or being investigated
  2. a careful search or examination; systematic inquiry

Etymology: ME investigacioun < MFr < L investigatio

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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