investigative (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈvestɪɡətɪv/

Definition

Relating to or used for the careful and systematic study of something to discover facts or information.

Examples

• The documentary featured investigative journalism that exposed corruption.

• She has an investigative mind, always looking for clues.

• The police launched an investigative unit to tackle organized crime.

How to Use investigative

investigative journalism (collocation)

Journalism focused on uncovering hidden facts or wrongdoing. — "Investigative journalism is essential for a healthy democracy."

investigative report (collocation)

A detailed document presenting the findings of an investigation. — "The committee released an investigative report detailing the incident."

investigative unit (collocation)

A specialized group within an organization (like police or media) that conducts investigations. — "The detective was transferred to the investigative unit."

Synonyms of investigative

Words with a similar meaning to investigative:

• exploratory
• inquisitive
• research-oriented
• probing

Antonyms of investigative

Words with the opposite meaning to investigative:

• superficial
• cursory

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