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tɪˌgeɪt verb (used with object)
1.
to examine, study, or inquire into systematically; search or examine into the particulars of; examine in detail.
2.
to search out and examine the particulars of in an attempt to learn the facts about something hidden, unique, or complex, especially in an attempt to find a motive, cause, or culprit: The police are investigating the murder.
verb (used without object)
3.
to make inquiry, examination, or investigation.
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| —vb | |
| to inquire into (a situation or problem, esp a crime or death) thoroughly; examine systematically, esp in order to discover the truth | |
| [C16: from Latin investīgāre to search after, from | |
| in'vestigable | |
| —adj | |
| in'vestigative | |
| —adj | |
| in'vestigatory | |
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Example sentences
And they have used it to begin investigating the causes the traumatic brain injury.
Rice's contribution was to argue that too much time wasted by investigating might be catastrophic.
But even as anti-doping officials increase surveillance, unscrupulous athletes are investigating new ways to gain an edge.
While investigating what kind of gruesome end might result, they have stumbled upon a few surprises.
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