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investigatory

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in·ves·ti·gate  (n-vst-gt)
v. in·ves·ti·gat·ed, in·ves·ti·gat·ing, in·ves·ti·gates
v.tr.
To observe or inquire into in detail; examine systematically.
v.intr.
To make a detailed inquiry or systematic examination.
[Latin investgre, investgt- : in-, in; see in-2 + vestgre, to track (from vestgium, footprint).]
in·vesti·ga·ble (-g-bl) adj.
in·vesti·ga·tory (-g-tôr, -tr) adj.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.investigatory - designed to find information or ascertain facts; "a fact-finding committee"; "investigative reporting"
fact-finding, investigative
inquiring - given to inquiry; "an inquiring mind"
Translations
investigatory [ɪnˈvestɪˌgeɪtərɪ] ADJ [committee, panel] → investigador
investigatory [ɪnˈvɛstɪgətəri] adj → d'investigation


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