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Italian

investigazione

/in.ves.ti.ɡatˈtsjo.ne/noun · feminineC1
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Meaning

investigation

  • The formal act of investigating or examining inquiries, especially criminal or scientific.

In a sentence

L'investigazione ha rivelato nuovi dettagli sul caso.

The investigation revealed new details about the case.

Hanno avviato un'investigazione accurata per scoprire i responsabili.

They launched a thorough investigation to uncover the culprits.

Ci sono sviluppi importanti dopo mesi di investigazione?

Are there major developments after months of investigation?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
investigazionefeminine · singular
investigazionifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often interchangeable with 'indagine', which is more frequent in everyday judicial journalism.

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