Definition of Investigate
Investigate
in·ves·ti·gate
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to carry out a formal inquiry or systematic examination in order to determine the truth about an occurrence or statement;
e.g. The police arrived to investigate the robbery.
(verb)
to study or research an academic/scientific field in order to discover information or facts;
e.g. The scientists decided to investigate the effects of the new drug on other bacteria.
(verb)
broadly, to look into something or someone and make a point to find out information about its/their nature, background, or activities;
e.g. The detective wants to investigate all the people who were in the building at the time.
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