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investigative

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪnˈvɛstəɡeɪtɪv/ · UK /ɪnˈvestɪɡətɪv/

investigative means: Trying to discover facts about something, especially hidden problems or wrongdoing.

adjective

FINDING FACTSC1

Trying to discover facts about something, especially hidden problems or wrongdoing.

  • She is an investigative reporter.
  • The police used new investigative methods.
  • His investigative work uncovered serious problems at the factory.

Similar words: investigatory

Common phrases: investigative journalism, investigative reporter, investigative work

CURIOUSC2

Wanting to ask questions and find out more.

  • She has an investigative mind.
  • His investigative nature led him to ask more questions.
  • The investigative child wanted to know how every machine worked.

Similar words: curious, inquisitive

Common phrases: investigative mind, investigative nature, investigative child

Questions about investigative

What does investigative mean?

Trying to discover facts about something, especially hidden problems or wrongdoing.

What is investigative in other languages?

Türkçe: araştırmacı · Español: de investigación · Français: d’investigation · Deutsch: investigativ · Italiano: investigativo · 日本語: 調査の

How do you pronounce investigative?

In American English /ɪnˈvɛstəɡeɪtɪv/; in British English /ɪnˈvestɪɡətɪv/.

How do you use investigative in a sentence?

She is an investigative reporter. The police used new investigative methods.

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