investigatory verb

in·ves·ti·gate

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Definitions

verb with object investigatory to examine, study, or inquire into systematically; search or examine into the particulars of; examine in detail. 1
verb with object investigatory to search out and examine the particulars of in an attempt to learn the facts about something hidden, unique, or complex, especially in an attempt to find a motive, cause, or culprit: The police are investigating the murder. 1
verb without object investigatory to make inquiry, examination, or investigation. 1

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