investigation
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/ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃn/
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/ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃn/
an official check to find out the truth about something, like a crime or problem
The police started an investigation to find out what happened.
警察は何が起こったのかを調べるために調査を開始した。
a careful study to learn more about something, often in science or school
The doctor ordered more tests as part of the medical investigation.
医師は医学的調査の一環としてさらに検査を指示した。