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Definition of Investigative
1. Adjective. Designed to find information or ascertain facts. "Investigative reporting"
Similar to: Inquiring
Derivative terms: Investigate, Investigate
Definition of Investigative
1. a. Given to investigation; inquisitive; curious; searching.
Definition of Investigative
1. Adjective. Of or pertaining to investigation; inquisitive; curious; searching. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Investigative
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Investigative
Literary usage of Investigative
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Field Work and Social Research by Francis Stuart Chapin (1920)
"CHAPTER IV THE investigative ... Social case workers use the term "case work" to
embrace more than the investigative procedure of studying individuals; ..."
2. The Federal Trade Commission: Its Nature and Powers; an Interpretation of by John Maynard Harlan, Lewis Wilson McCandless (1916)
"investigative POWER. § 41. Scope of power: The investigative power of the Trade
Commission is comprehensive.171 It is not, however, without limitations. ..."
3. Financial Investigations: A Financial Approach to Detecting and Resolving Crimesby Don Vogel by Don Vogel (1999)
"In this chapter, we will explore some other investigative techniques. We will
begin with a discussion of the search warrant for financial records: what it ..."
4. Marketing Perishable Farm Products by Arthur Barto Adams (1916)
"E. investigative and Educational Work The Office of Markets, since its organization
in 1913, has devoted its whole time to investigative and educational ..."
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