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Word: Police Investigation

Definition: A "police investigation" is a process where police officers look for information and evidence to find out what happened in a crime. It helps them understand who did the crime, how it happened, and why.

Usage Instructions:

• Part of Speech: Noun
• When to Use: You can use this term when talking about crimes, safety, law enforcement, or any situation where police are trying to solve a case.

Example Sentence:

• "The police investigation into the robbery lasted several weeks before they arrested the suspect."

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, you might find "police investigation" used in discussions about criminal justice systems, forensic science, or legal matters. For example: - "The police investigation revealed crucial evidence that changed the direction of the case."

Word Variants:

• Investigate (verb): To look into something closely. Example: "The detectives will investigate the crime scene."
• Investigation (noun): The act of looking into something. Example: "The investigation uncovered new leads."
• Investigator (noun): A person who investigates. Example: "The lead investigator gave a press conference."

Different Meanings:

• While "police investigation" specifically refers to criminal cases handled by law enforcement, the term "investigation" alone can refer to any systematic inquiry into a subject, not only related to crimes.

Synonyms:

• Inquiry
• Probe
• Examination
• Inspection

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "On the case": This means that someone is actively working to solve a problem or investigate something.

  • Example: "The detective is on the case and is following up on new leads."

• "Follow up": This means to check back on something after gathering more information.

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Noun

1. the investigation of criminal activities

Synonyms

• police work