investigatory

/in'vestigeitiv/ Cách viết khác : (investigatory) /in'vestigeitəri/

Thân thiện

The committee formed an investigatory panel to review the evidence.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to or involving investigation: Designed or intended to examine something systematically in order to discover facts or gather information.
   • Fact-finding: Characterized by a process of inquiry and research.

Usage

The adjective "investigatory" is used to describe actions, methods, processes, or bodies whose primary purpose is to conduct an investigation. It is often used in formal, legal, or journalistic contexts. It is synonymous with "investigative."

Examples

• The police launched an investigatory probe into the allegations.
• The committee's investigatory powers allow it to subpoena documents.
• She has strong investigatory skills, which are essential for her research.

Advanced Usage

• "Investigatory phase": The stage in a process dedicated to gathering evidence and information.
  • The case is still in its investigatory phase; no charges have been filed yet.
• "Investigatory stop" (Legal term): A temporary detention by police to investigate possible criminal activity.
  • The officer made an investigatory stop after observing suspicious behavior.

Variants and Related Words

• Investigate (verb): To carry out a systematic or formal inquiry.
  • The agency will investigate the complaint.
• Investigation (noun): The process of investigating.
  • The investigation lasted for several months.
• Investigative (adjective): Functionally identical to "investigatory."
  • He works in investigative journalism.

Synonyms

• Inquisitorial
• Exploratory
• Probing
• Fact-finding

Antonyms

• Non-investigative
• Uninquiring
• Accepting (in the sense of not questioning)

Related Phrases

• Investigatory powers: The legal authority granted to a body to conduct investigations.
  • The ombudsman has broad investigatory powers.
• Investigatory procedure: The established method for conducting an investigation.
  • The company must follow strict investigatory procedures.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. designed to find information or ascertain facts
   • a fact-finding committee
   • investigative reporting

Từ đồng nghĩa

• fact-finding
• investigative