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investigation:

a process in which the police or another organization

try to find out the truth about a crime or accident
Following a major police investigation, two men were arrested.

The investigation into the causes of the air crash are continuing.
inquiry an official process to find out why something happened, which usually takes several
months or years.

Local people are calling for an inquiry into the accident.
An independent inquiry found serious shortcomings at the children’s home.

Case

a matter that police or officials are trying to find out

information about, especially so that it can be dealt with in a court of law.

The case has never been solved.
The police say it is one of the most puzzling cases they have had to deal with.

probe an investigation in which many questions are asked to find out the truth about something – used especially in journalism

The TV show featured a probe into charges charged by high street banks.
inquest a legal investigation to find out why someone died
The inquest heard that Mr Swan was poisoned.

survey

A process in which people are asked questions in order to find out about their opinions or about their behaviour

They did a survey to find out the most popular pop star.
Based on a survey of 250 companies, the report says that ‘ over two thirds of companies expect operating costs to increase as a result of addressing environmental issues.

autopsy British English a medical
examination of a dead person’s
body, to find out why that person died
If she died of a drug overdose, it would show up in the autopsy....

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investigation

• a criminal investigation
• Prison officials are carrying out a full
investigation after two prisoners
escaped from a prison vehicle.
• Following a major police
investigation, two men have been
arrested.
• The investigation into the cause of the air crash is continuing.
• the investigation of drug smuggling
• The Senator promised a thorough
investigation into the fund-raising
activities of both parties.