Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

investigatory

Adjective
/ɪnˈvɛstəˌɡɪtəri/
Definition
Related to or seeking to investigate something.
Examples
  • The investigatory committee met to discuss the findings of the report.
  • She conducted an investigatory interview to uncover the truth.
  • Our investigatory methods rely on thorough analysis and observation.
Meaning
The term investigatory indicates actions or processes that involve examining, researching, or probing into matters to find out information or solve problems.
Synonyms
  • Investigative
  • Probing
  • Fact-finding
  • Inquisitive
  • Exploratory