Associations to the word «Investigative»

Wiktionary

INVESTIGATIVE, adjective. Of or pertaining to investigation; inquisitive; curious; searching.
INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM, noun. A form of journalism in which the reporter deeply investigates a single topic of interest, often involving crime or corruption.

Dictionary definition

INVESTIGATIVE, adjective. Designed to find information or ascertain facts; "a fact-finding committee"; "investigative reporting".

Wise words

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