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Meanings of investigation in English

Portuguese
pesquisa
Catalan
indagació
Spanish
investigación

An inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities.

pesquisa
Portuguese
investigação
Catalan
investigació
Spanish
investigación

The work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically.

investigação

The act of inquiring or of seeking information by questioning.

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Examples for "inquiry"
Examples for "inquiry"
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Earlier this year, it was subject of a Serious Fraud Office inquiry.
Radio NZ
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The inquiry has been gathering evidence for a year, the paper said.
Reuters
3
Labour also said it would await the result of any police inquiry.
The Guardian
4
A Northern Ireland Assembly committee today began an inquiry into climate change.
The Irish Times
5
That inquiry found evidence Israeli forces committed war crimes, which it denies.
Reuters
1
Samoa's Ombudsman plans to launch a national enquiry into violence next year.
Radio NZ
2
Such plural forms of interdisciplinary research depend on particular conditions of enquiry.
The Guardian
3
The Company also provides customer services, including phone bill enquiry, among others.
Reuters
4
The enquiry follows a spike in reports of abuse at aged-care homes.
Reuters
5
The effects on secular data of changes in enquiry policy are illustrated.
Pubmed
Usage of investigation in English
1
Mr Key said the investigation was good news and should bring clarity.
Radio NZ
2
Last month, Police Commissioner Mike Bush said an investigation would conclude soon.
Radio NZ
3
EOBC poses a serious threat to public health and requires in-depth investigation.
Pubmed
4
She said the investigation was important in enabling victims to come forward.
Radio NZ
5
A U.N. report said, however, that his precise role needed more investigation.
Reuters
6
The CMA said the new investigation would apply both and EU law.
Reuters
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NSW Health on Friday afternoon confirmed two other cases remain under investigation.
News.com.au
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Police said the operation was part of an investigation into serious crime.
The Irish Times
9
Premier Baird said his government was happy to support the police investigation.
Radio NZ
10
Our police investigation into this serious crime on Malaysian soil will continue.
Radio NZ
11
I know you wish to continue with your investigation in Northern Ireland.
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The case was under investigation by Barnstable Police and State Police detectives.
Reuters
13
UK police have said officers will pass the investigation to Spanish authorities.
The Irish Times
14
Police said an investigation into the second offence was now under way.
BBC
15
The result was a roughly 16-month government investigation that involved extensive fieldwork.
Reuters
16
The Health Service Executive West has confirmed an investigation is under way.
The Irish Times
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