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Definition of: investigate
(in·ves′tə·gāt) v. ·gat·ed, ·gat·ing
To search or inquire into; examine in detail.
—v.i. To make an investigation. See synonyms under EXAMINE, QUESTION. [<L investigatus, pp. of investigare <in- in + vestigare track, trace <vestigium track]
—in·ves′ti·ga·ble (-tə·gə·bəl) adjective
—in·ves′ti·ga′tive adjective
—in·ves′ti·ga′tor noun
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