Investigate

/ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine the facts of an issue, situation, or incident.

The police will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

To examine or consider in detail.

Scientists are investigating the effects of climate change on polar bears.

To conduct research or inquiry into.

He decided to investigate the history of his family.

To seek information or clarify something.

We need to investigate how the data was leaked.

From Latin 'investigatus', past participle of 'investigare', meaning 'to track or search in'.

investigate further

To conduct more detailed inquiries into a matter.

investigate a case

To look deeply into the details of a particular incident or crime.

investigate claims

To thoroughly examine the validity of certain assertions.

investigation

The act of investigating or an inquiry.

investigator

A person who investigates or conducts inquiries.

Digging for info

I'm just digging for info on that new project.

Snooping around

She was snooping around to find out the truth.