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in⋅ves⋅ti⋅gate

  [in-ves-ti-geyt] verb, -gat⋅ed, -gat⋅ing.
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–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, esp. 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.
Origin:
1500–10; < L investīgātus, ptp. of investīgāre to follow a trail, search out. See in- 2 , vestige, -ate 1

Related forms:
in⋅ves⋅ti⋅ga⋅tive, in⋅ves⋅ti⋅ga⋅to⋅ry  [in-ves-ti-guh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] , adjective
in⋅ves⋅ti⋅ga⋅tor, noun
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in·ves·ti·ga·tive   (ĭn-věs'tĭ-gā'tĭv)   
adj.  

  1. Of or relating to investigation: investigative methods.

  2. Characterized by or engaged in investigation; specializing in uncovering and reporting hidden information: investigative journalism.

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Main Entry: in·ves·ti·gate
Pronunciation: in-'ves-t&-"gAt
Function: verb
Inflected Forms: -gat·ed; -gat·ing
transitive verb : to observe or study by close examination and systematic inquiry; specifically : to make (a criminal suspect) the subject of inquiry and study for the purpose of establishing probable cause intransitive verb : to make a systematic examination; especially : to conduct an official inquiry —in·ves·ti·ga·tion /in-"ves-t&-'gA-sh&n/ noun —in·ves·ti·ga·tion·al /-sh&-n&l/ adjective —in·ves·ti·ga·tive /in-'ves-t&-"gA-tiv/ adjective —in·ves·ti·ga·tor /-"gA-t&r/ noun —in·ves·ti·ga·to·ry /in-'ves-t&-g&-"tOr-E/ adjective
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