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| myth |
a story or belief, or body of stories or beliefs, that has no demonstrated basis in fact but is accepted as true without examination or investigation. [1/4 definitions] |
| net1 |
anything used to entrap, such as a complex investigation of wrongdoing. [1/6 definitions] |
| observation |
the process of noting and recording data for scientific investigation or other particular use. [1/5 definitions] |
| prima facie |
at first look; before closer examination or investigation. |
| probe |
to make an examination or investigation with, or as if with, a probe; search deeply. [1/6 definitions] |
| questioning |
an instance of inquiry or investigation involving the posing of questions. [1/3 definitions] |
| reinvestigation |
combined form of investigation. |
| research |
systematic investigation and study to obtain and analyze information, as about a theory, event, intellectual discipline, or the like. [1/3 definitions] |
| researcher |
a person who engages in systematic scholarly investigation in order to gain knowledge or understanding or to solve a particular problem. |
| result |
(often plural) the final or significant piece or pieces of information gained from an investigation, examination, or calculation. [1/6 definitions] |
| scrutiny |
a close watch over someone for purposes of investigation or protection. [1/2 definitions] |
| scuba diving |
the act of swimming underwater wearing scuba gear, as for recreation or scientific investigation. |
| search |
to make an examination or conduct an investigation in order to find something. [1/6 definitions] |
| stand up |
to remain strong or unbroken even though subjected to rough treatment or close investigation. [1/2 definitions] |
| study |
a detailed investigation. [2/12 definitions] |
| trace1 |
to discover through investigation. [1/11 definitions] |
| tracer |
an inquiry or investigation concerning a missing person or thing. [1/3 definitions] |
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