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Noun: investigating  in've-sti,gey-ting
  1. The work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
    "The detective spent weeks investigating the complex fraud case";
    - investigation
Verb: investigate  in've-sti,geyt
  1. Conduct an inquiry or investigation of
    "The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities";
    - inquire, enquire [Brit, Cdn]
     
  2. Study, try to understand; examine scientifically
    "Let's investigate the syntax of Chinese";
    - look into

Type of: analyse [Brit, Cdn], analyze [N. Amer], canvass, examine, probe, study, work

Encyclopedia: Investigating

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