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1 : systematic investigation to establish facts

2 : an investigation seeking answers

3 : the act of searching for something

4 : a careful systematic search

5 : a search for knowledge

6 : the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically

7 : a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

8 : the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone

9 : a detailed critical inspection

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