investigative
adjectiveUK /ɪnˈvɛstɪɡətɪv/
US /ɪnˈvɛstɪɡeɪtɪv/
Used for finding out the truth about something.
The investigative reporter asked many questions to find the truth.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Relating to official inquiries into crimes or wrongdoing.
The police opened an investigative file on the missing money.
3. Involving careful study to discover new facts.
Her investigative work in the lab led to a big discovery.
4. Describing a job or role focused on uncovering information.
He works as an investigative journalist for the city newspaper.