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investigate

verb

in·​ves·​ti·​gate in-ˈve-stə-ˌgāt How to pronounce investigate (audio)
investigated; investigating

transitive verb

: to observe or study by close examination and systematic inquiry

intransitive verb

: to make a systematic examination
especially : to conduct an official inquiry
investigation noun
investigative adjective
investigatory adjective

Example Sentences

The police are still investigating the murder. The accident was thoroughly investigated. The manager promised to investigate when we pointed out an error on our bill. He was investigated for his involvement in the incident.
Recent Examples on the Web Rollins said her office will continue to investigate such hate crimes. Sophie Reardon, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2022 As police continue to investigate, Fletcher's family is grappling with the loss of the woman who devoted her life to her children and her community. Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 The Securities and Exchange Commission will continue to investigate and pursue wrongdoing in the crypto assets space despite a chorus of complaints about the level of scrutiny being placed on the industry, a top official said. Richard Vanderford, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 Detectives continue to investigate the series of indecent exposures & assaults on the WO&D Trail. Omari Daniels, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2022 Officers were unable to locate the suspect and continue to investigate. cleveland, 12 Aug. 2022 The police continue to investigate the cause of the crash. Caitlyn Freeman, Baltimore Sun, 2 Aug. 2022 Norfolk Police continue to investigate a shooting at a party that left five people injured and two dead, including a nursing student, officials stated. Elaine Aradillas, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2022 San Mateo police continue to investigate the incident. Gregory Yeestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Latin investigatus, past participle of investigare to track, investigate, from in- + vestigium footprint, track

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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The first known use of investigate was in the 15th century

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