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investigative

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪtɪv]

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Learn how to use investigative in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “research”

(adjective) related to looking deeply into something to find out facts or information. If someone is investigating, they are asking questions and searching for answers about a topic or situation.

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The investigative journalist wrote an article uncovering important facts about the local government.

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The report wasn’t investigative; it simply repeated the same old news without any new facts.

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What investigative steps did the police take to solve the case?

Context: “problem-solving”

(adjective) involving careful examination or examination of details to understand a problem. This can be used in science or when solving puzzles.

Example

The investigative team used various methods to find out why the project failed.

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The approach was not investigative; they didn't look into the details at all.

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How can an investigative approach help us find a solution to this issue?

How to pronounce investigative

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪtɪv]

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