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investigate

[ɪn.ˈves.tɪ.ɡeɪ̯t]

Meanings
verb
To inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or information.

Examples :

"to investigate the causes of natural phenomena"
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examination noun

/ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of examining.

"The examination of the patient's symptoms took several hours. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration ascertain

ascertain verb

/ˌæsəˈteɪn/ /ˌæsɚˈteɪn/

To find out definitely; to discover or establish.

"As soon as we ascertain what the situation is, we can plan how to proceed."

Illustration inquire

inquire verb

/ɪnˈkwaɪə/ /ɪnˈkwaɪɹ/

To ask (about something).

"I'll inquire about the project deadline with my boss. "

Illustration natural

natural noun

/ˈnætʃəɹəl/ /-ɚəl/

A native inhabitant of a place, country etc.

"The new student was a natural from Japan. "

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scrutinize verb

/ˈskɹuːtɨnaɪz/ /ˈskɹutn̩ˌaɪz/

To examine something with great care or detail, as to look for hidden or obscure flaws.

"to scrutinize the conduct or motives of individuals"

Illustration discover

discover verb

/dɪsˈkʊvə/ /dɪsˈkʌvə/ /dɪsˈkʌvɚ/

To find or learn something for the first time.

"Turning the corner, I discovered a lovely little shop. I discovered that they sold widgets."

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information noun

/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnfəɹˈmeɪʃən/

That which resolves uncertainty; anything that answers the question of "what a given entity is".

"The information about the project deadline resolved my uncertainty; now I know what needs to be completed. "

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phenomena noun

/fɪˈnɒmənə/ /fɪˈnɑmənə/

A thing or being, event or process, perceptible through senses; or a fact or occurrence thereof.

"The colorful autumn leaves falling from the trees are beautiful phenomena. "

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unsolved adjective

/ʌnˈsɒlvd/ /ʌnˈsɑːlvd/

Not yet solved.

"an unsolved crime"

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plagiarism noun

/ˈpleɪdʒəˌɹɪzm/

Copying of another person's ideas, text or other creative work, and presenting it as one's own, especially without permission; plagiarizing.

"The student's essay contained significant plagiarism, as large portions of it were copied directly from a website without proper citation. "

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examine verb

/ɪɡˈzæmɪn/

To observe or inspect carefully or critically

"He examined the crime scene for clues."