Investigative (Adjective)
Meaning
Designed to find information or ascertain facts; "a fact-finding committee"; "investigative reporting".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- He spent his entire career in investigative journalism, uncovering corruption and bringing it to light.
- The police department launched an investigative unit to look into the growing number of burglaries in the neighborhood.
- The documentary was a result of an investigative project that took the film crew to over 10 different countries.
- The company hired an investigative firm to look into the allegations of embezzlement by one of its top executives.
- The investigative team spent weeks gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses before charging the suspect.