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investigate (verb)

Definition: to carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine information or evidence thoroughly.

Examples:

1. The detective was called to investigate the murder scene.

2. The journalist decided to investigate the corruption scandal.

3. The scientific team plans to investigate the effects of climate change on marine life.

4. The company hired a cybersecurity expert to investigate the breach in their system.

Synonyms:

examine, explore, scrutinize, probe, research, inquire, search, delve into

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