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investigate
[in-ves-ti-geyt]
verb (used with object)
to examine, study, or inquire into systematically; search or examine into the particulars of; examine in detail.
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)
to make inquiry, examination, or investigation.
investigate
/ ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪt /
verb
to inquire into (a situation or problem, esp a crime or death) thoroughly; examine systematically, esp in order to discover the truth
Other Word Forms
- investigable adjective
- investigative adjective
- investigatory adjective
- investigator noun
- preinvestigate verb
- preinvestigator noun
- quasi-investigated adjective
- reinvestigate verb
- uninvestigated adjective
- uninvestigating adjective
- uninvestigative adjective
- uninvestigatory adjective
- well-investigated adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of investigate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of investigate1
Example Sentences
Mr Knox said he wanted to investigate the suitability of the door-locking mechanism on the hotel bedrooms, and what information was available about how any mechanism worked.
In a statement on Tuesday, Asahi said it was investigating whether personal information was stolen in the attack.
"The mechanism will oversee the implementation of the permanent ceasefire, investigate and verify reported violations, and communicate with relevant parties to prevent a resumption of hostilities," Doha said.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said the case was being investigated as racially aggravated criminal damage and racially aggravated public order offence.
Further, we deployed in vitro assays such as a liposome model and cell culture techniques to investigate the mouse and the human version of the protein to find out if they work similar.
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