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in·ves·ti·gate / inˈvestiˌgāt/ • v. [tr.] carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine the facts of (an incident, allegation, etc.) so as to establish the truth: police are investigating the alleged beating. ∎ carry out research or study into (a subject, typically one in a scientific or academic field) so as to discover facts or information: future studies will investigate whether long-term use of the drugs could prevent cancer. ∎ make inquiries as to the character, activities, or background of (someone): everyone with a possible interest in your brother's death must be thoroughly investigated. ∎ [intr.] make a check to find out something: when you didn't turn up, I thought I'd better come back to investigate. DERIVATIVES: in·ves·ti·ga·tor / -ˌgātər/ n. in·ves·ti·ga·to·ry / -gəˌtôrē/ adj. |
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"investigate." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "investigate." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-investigate.html "investigate." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-investigate.html |
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in·ves·ti·ga·tion / inˌvestiˈgāshən/ • n. the action of investigating something or someone; formal or systematic examination or research: he is under investigation for receiving illicit funds. ∎ a formal inquiry or systematic study: an investigation has been launched into the potential impact of the oil spill. DERIVATIVES: in·ves·ti·ga·tion·al / -shənl/ adj. |
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"investigation." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "investigation." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-investigation.html "investigation." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-investigation.html |
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investigation n. a duly authorized, systematized, detailed examination or inquiry to uncover facts and determine the truth of a matter. This may include collecting, processing, reporting, storing, recording, analyzing, evaluating, producing, and disseminating the authorized information.
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"investigation." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "investigation." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O63-investigation.html "investigation." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O63-investigation.html |
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T. F. HOAD. "investigate." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. T. F. HOAD. "investigate." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-investigate.html T. F. HOAD. "investigate." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-investigate.html |
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investigate •jailbait • rebate • whitebait • probate
•stereobate • approbate • incubate
•stylobate • exacerbate • masturbate
•mandate • candidate • validate
•consolidate • intimidate • dilapidate
•cuspidate • fluoridate • elucidate
•antedate • liquidate • chordate
•update • inundate • fecundate
•accommodate • caliphate • phosphate
•Margate • Irangate • tailgate
•lychgate • Lydgate
•delegate, relegate
•Billingsgate • obligate • fumigate
•abnegate • aggregate • segregate
•irrigate • congregate • castigate
•investigate
•litigate, mitigate
•instigate
•circumnavigate, navigate
•promulgate • elongate • toll gate
•Newgate • sluice gate • conjugate
•subjugate • floodgate • vulgate
•objurgate • expurgate • propagate
•arrogate • abrogate
•derogate, interrogate
•corrugate • subrogate • watergate
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"investigate." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "investigate." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-investigate.html "investigate." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-investigate.html |
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