investigative

in-ves-ti-ga-tive · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Of or concerned with investigating something; characterized by systematic inquiry or examination.

  2. 2.

    Serving to investigate or designed for the purpose of investigation.

Phrases & expressions

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    investigative journalism — journalism that seeks to uncover hidden facts through in-depth research
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    investigative reporter — a journalist who specializes in uncovering hidden information
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    investigative techniques — methods used for conducting investigations

Related words

Antonyms: cursory, superficial
See also: investigate, investigation, investigator
Synonyms: examining, exploratory, inquiring, probing

Etymology

From Latin investigare ("to trace out, search after") + -ive (suffix forming adjectives).