verb ·5 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of investigate form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

investigationinvestigationprobing

Example

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"The police are investigating the cause of the crash."

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Empathetic and precise wording for support replies, escalations, and resolution updates.

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