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
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.
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.
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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