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."
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