investigate : Dictionary / Wörterbuch (BEOLINGUS, TU Chemnitz)

English Dictionary: investigate	by the DICT Development Group
3 results for investigate
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
investigate v investigate scientifically; "Let's investigate the syntax of Chinese" Synonym(s): investigate, look into conduct an inquiry or investigation of; "The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities"; "inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady" Synonym(s): investigate, inquire, enquire
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Investigate \Inves"tigate\, 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.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Investigate \Inves"tigate\, v. i. To pursue a course of investigation and study; to make investigation.