noun
investigation team; survey team; fact-finding team
A group of people organized to conduct research, an investigation, or a survey. Can be used in scientific, journalistic, or official contexts.
調査隊は現地に向かった。
The investigation team headed to the site.
その事故の原因を調べるため、調査隊が派遣された。
A fact-finding team was dispatched to investigate the cause of the accident.
Compound of 調査 (investigation, survey) and 隊 (team, squad).