neutralinvestigation
nounUK /ˈnjuːtrəl ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeɪʃən/
US /ˈnuːtrəl ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeɪʃən/
A careful look into something done fairly, without picking a side.
The school did a neutralinvestigation to find out what really happened at recess.
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2. A check done by someone who is not involved in the problem.
An outside person led the neutralinvestigation so everyone would trust the result.
3. A study that looks at all sides before deciding anything.
The neutralinvestigation listened to both teams before making a call.
4. A calm and even-handed search for the truth.
Her neutralinvestigation helped the class settle the argument peacefully.