adj
investigative
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adj
1
Relating to or involving investigation, especially into wrongdoing.
"She works as an investigative journalist, digging up stories others miss."
How to Use Investigative
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving to do with digging into facts, especially to expose something hidden.
Common pairings
investigative journalism
investigative report
investigative team
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