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investigating

/ɪnˈvɛstɪɡeɪtɪŋ/ verb · British & US

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What does investigating mean?

verb

Present participle of investigate. Engaging in an investigation.

Example

"The police are investigating the crime scene."

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Etymologically related

investigate investigation investigator investigative

Synonyms for investigating

examining inquiring probing sifting searching studying

Antonyms of investigating

ignoring overlooking passing

Rhymes with investigating

advising authorizing concealing diversifying