Meaning of INVESTIGATE
| Pronunciation: | | in'vestu`geyt
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- [v] conduct an inquiry or investigation of; "The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities"; "inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady"
- [v] investigate scientifically; "Let's investigate the syntax of Chinese"
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| | Synonyms: | | enquire, inquire, look into |
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| | See Also: | | analyse, analyze, canvass, examine, experiment, explore, probe, research, search, spy, study | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\In*ves"ti*gate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
{Investigated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Investigating}.] [L.
investigatus, p. p. of investigare to investigate; pref. in-
in + vestigare to track, trace. See {Vestige}.]
To follow up step by step by patient inquiry or observation;
to trace or track mentally; to search into; to inquire and
examine into with care and accuracy; to find out by careful
inquisition; as, to investigate the causes of natural
phenomena.
\In*ves"ti*gate\, v. i.
To pursue a course of investigation and study; to make
investigation.
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