verb
- examining or inquiring into something systematically to discover facts or gather information
Usage: present participle of investigate
Examples
- The police are investigating the robbery that occurred last night.
- Scientists are investigating the effects of climate change on polar ice caps.
- The journalist spent months investigating corruption in city government.
- We are investigating several options for our vacation destination.
- The detective is investigating every lead in the missing person case.
- The committee is investigating allegations of misconduct.
- Researchers are investigating new treatments for the disease.