investigation

Untersuchung, Ermittlung

Gründliche Suche nach Fakten, um ein Verbrechen, ein Problem oder eine andere Situation aufzuklären.

In einfachem Englisch: A careful search for facts to explain a crime, problem, or other situation.

• The police began an investigation.
• Their investigation found several safety problems.
• Two investigations into the crash are still underway.

So benutzt man es: an investigation into something (Police started an investigation into the fire.); under investigation (The cause of the accident is under investigation.)

Synonyme: inquiry, examination

Häufige Wendungen: police investigation, investigation into something, launch an investigation, detailed investigation