investigate

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(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Wed Dec 22 1999 at 0:31:55

In*ves"ti*gate (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Investigated (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Investigating.] [L. investigatus, p. p. of investigare to investigate; pref. in- in + vestigare to track, trace. See Vestige.]

To follow up step by step by patient inquiry or observation; to trace or track mentally; to search into; to inquire and examine into with care and accuracy; to find out by careful inquisition; as, to investigate the causes of natural phenomena.

 

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In*ves"ti*gate, v. i.

To pursue a course of investigation and study; to make investigation.

 

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