investigation

indagine, inchiesta

Ricerca accurata di fatti per chiarire un reato, un problema o un’altra situazione.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: an investigation into something (Police started an investigation into the fire.); under investigation (The cause of the accident is under investigation.)

Sinonimi: inquiry, examination

Espressioni comuni: police investigation, investigation into something, launch an investigation, detailed investigation