Detailed investigation (5)

I believe the answer is:

study

(Other definitions for study that I've seen before include "Den - learning" , "Investigate" , "Read to learn" , "Room for work/reading" , "Something worth observing" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph and The Guardian.

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