Investigating: meaning, definitions and examples

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investigating

[ ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtɪŋ ]

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crime

Carrying out a systematic inquiry to discover the truth about a crime or wrongdoing.

Synonyms

examine, inspect, probe

Examples of usage

The police are investigating the murder case.
The detective spent weeks investigating the robbery.

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scientific research

Systematically examine or analyze a subject or a situation to discover the facts or truth.

Synonyms

analyze, research, study

Examples of usage

Scientists are investigating the effects of climate change on marine life.
The research team is investigating new ways to treat cancer.

Translations

Translations of the word "investigating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 investigando

🇮🇳 जाँच करना

🇩🇪 untersuchen

🇮🇩 menyelidiki

🇺🇦 розслідування

🇵🇱 badanie

🇯🇵 調査する (ちょうさする)

🇫🇷 enquêter

🇪🇸 investigando

🇹🇷 incelemek

🇰🇷 조사하다

🇸🇦 التحقيق

🇨🇿 vyšetřování

🇸🇰 vyšetrujúci

🇨🇳 调查 (diàochá)

🇸🇮 preiskovanje

🇮🇸 rannsaka

🇰🇿 зерттеу

🇬🇪 გამოძიება

🇦🇿 tədqiqat aparmaq

🇲🇽 investigando

Word origin

The word 'investigate' comes from the Latin word 'investigatus', which means 'tracked out' or 'searched into'. The term has been used in English since the late 16th century, originally in the sense of 'searching into' something. Over time, it came to be associated with the idea of examining or exploring a subject thoroughly to uncover relevant information or facts.