Investigatory (Adjective)
Meaning
Designed to find information or ascertain facts; "a fact-finding committee"; "investigative reporting".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The investigatory team was formed to look into the allegations of misconduct within the company.
- She pursued a career in journalism, focusing on investigatory reporting to expose corruption and wrongdoing.
- The investigatory panel reviewed the evidence and concluded that the incident was caused by human error.
- The police department launched an investigatory probe into the string of burglaries in the neighborhood.
- The investigatory powers of the committee allowed them to subpoena witnesses and gather documents.