CEFR B2

investigating

verb

Meaning

Carrying out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine the facts of an incident, allegation, or subject.

Examples

The committee is currently investigating the cause of the recent power failure.
Journalists are investigating reports of corruption within the local government.

Synonyms: check, look into, examine, scrutinize

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investigating (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈvɛstɪɡeɪtɪŋ/

Definition

Carrying out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine the facts of an incident, allegation, or subject.

Examples

The committee is currently investigating the cause of the recent power failure.
Journalists are investigating reports of corruption within the local government.
Police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.

How to Use investigating

investigate [something] (collocation): Directly search or inquire about a specific topic. — "The scientists are investigating the effects of climate change."
be investigating [something] (collocation): Currently engaged in an ongoing search or inquiry. — "The authorities are investigating the source of the leak."

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