investigate
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investigate/ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪt/
▶verb carry out a systematic or formal inquiry into (an incident or allegation) so as to establish the truth.
■ carry out research into (a subject).
■ make a search or systematic inquiry.
– derivatives
investigable adjective,
investigation noun,
investigator noun,
investigatory adjective.
investigable adjective,
investigation noun,
investigator noun,
investigatory adjective.
– origin C16 (earlier (ME) as investigation): from L. investigat-, investigare ‘trace out’.
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