Meaning of investigate in English

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Verb
investigate
Etymology
early 16th century: from Latin investigat-‘traced out’, from the verb investigare, from in-‘into’ + vestigare‘track, trace out’
Definitions
1. investigate scientifically
Examples
- « Let's investigate the syntax of Chinese »
Derived terms
2. conduct an inquiry or investigation of
Examples
- « The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities »
- « inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady »
Derived terms

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