investigation

[ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃn]

Definition:
1. An inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities.
2. The work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically.

Use 'investigation' in a sentence:

1. The news broke that Montgomery was under investigation.
2. I didn't lose too much sleep over that investigation.
3. This line of investigation is getting us nowhere.
4. The police have completed their investigations into the accident.
5. The police have launched an investigation into the incident.
6. Are there further developments in the investigation?
7. DNA fingerprinting has proved the clincher in this investigation.
8. His disappearance has been the subject of intensive investigation.
9. The investigation will determine what really happened.
10. An investigation exonerated the school from any blame.
11. The German sports federation said it would hold an investigation.
12. We are making further investigations and will take the matter from there.
13. The investigation will try to find out where the guilt for the disaster really lies.
14. He refused to soft-pedal an investigation into the scandal.
15. U.S. prosecutors have widened a securities-fraud investigation.
16. The police are working in conjunction with tax officers on the investigation.
17. The police carried out a thorough investigation.
18. The police have eliminated two suspects from their investigation.
19. The government has ordered an investigation into the accident.
20. The investigation has suddenly switched to a new line of inquiry.
21. He ordered an investigation into the affair.
22. The company has announced that it will undertake a full investigation into the accident.
23. We have nothing but praise for the way they handled the investigation.
24. Police immediately began an investigation, but did not suspect foul play.
25. The board of inquiry is continuing its investigations.
26. The investigation has entered a new phase.
27. The police investigation is ongoing.
28. So far, the police investigation has drawn a blank.
29. We are making a thorough investigation.
30. The authorities are obstructing a United Nations investigation.
31. The police have opened an investigation into the death.
32. The case does not merit further investigation.
33. The matter is under investigation.
34. The government has promised a full investigation into the disaster.
35. The defendant complained of intimidation during the investigation.
36. He agreed to cooperate with the police investigation.
37. No new evidence emerged during the investigation.
38. The commission concluded its investigation last month.
39. This subject lies beyond the scope of our investigation.
40. The officer leading the investigation has been taken off the case.
41. Further investigation is clearly warranted.
42. She is still under investigation.