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investigatory
in·ves·ti·gate I0215600 (ĭn-vĕs′tĭ-gāt′)v. in·ves·ti·gat·ed, in·ves·ti·gat·ing, in·ves·ti·gates v.tr. To observe or inquire into in detail; examine systematically: investigate a crime; investigate ways to use less energy; investigate whether the virus is contagious.v.intr. To make a detailed inquiry or systematic examination.
[Latin investīgāre, investīgāt- : in-, in; see in-2 + vestīgāre, to track (from vestīgium, footprint).]
in·ves′ti·ga·ble (-gə-bəl) adj.in·ves′ti·ga·to′ry (-gə-tôr′ē) adj.Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | investigatory - designed to find information or ascertain facts; "a fact-finding committee"; "investigative reporting"fact-finding, investigativeinquiring - given to inquiry; "an inquiring mind" |
Translationsinvestigatory
Synonyms for investigatoryadj designed to find information or ascertain factsSynonyms- fact-finding
- investigative
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