Investigations Meaning in English
word · lemma: investigation
Definition
Careful searches or studies, usually done to find out the truth about something, especially crimes, problems, or scientific questions.
Usage & Nuances
'Investigations' is formal and often used in police, legal, and scientific contexts. Common collocations: 'criminal investigations', 'ongoing investigations', 'launch investigations'. It refers to more than one investigation. Do not confuse with 'inspection' (usually just checking, not deep study).
Example Sentences
The police started two investigations after the robbery.
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The journalist led several investigations into corruption.
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There are ongoing investigations at the university.
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New evidence could change the direction of the investigations.
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The government promised full transparency in all investigations.
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'After months of separate investigations, the teams finally shared their findings.'
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