Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
investigative
Adjective
/ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtɪv/
Definition
Relating to or involving investigation.
Examples
- The detective used investigative techniques to solve the case.
- She pursued an investigative journalism career to uncover the truth.
- The reports included investigative findings on environmental issues.
Meaning
The term ‘investigative’ refers to activities or methods that involve examining, researching, or probing into a subject or matter in order to discover information, gather facts, or solve problems.
Synonyms
- inquisitive
- probing
- researching
- examining
- analytical
