investigative
Use Investigative in a sentence
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 | |
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| in'vestigatory | |
| —adj | |
| investigate (ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪt) | |
| —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 | |
| —adj | |
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Example sentences
What's harder to put into words is the relationship of a trusted lawyer and an investigative reporter.
Most good investigative reporters are conspiracy theorists, by the way.
He has won numerous awards for his writing and investigative reporting.
Written from the perspective of an investigative reporter.
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