investigation: Meaning and Definition of

in•ves•ti•ga•tion

Pronunciation: (in-ves"ti-gā'shun), [key]
— n.
  1. the act or process of investigating or the condition of being investigated.
  2. a searching inquiry for ascertaining facts; detailed or careful examination.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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