investigate

/ˌɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪt/

to carry out a systematic inquiry or examination

investigate in a sentence

“Investigate why the system behaved unexpectedly.”

Latin investigare to track, trace (from in- into + vestigare to track)

Related Words

probe

to explore or examine something closely

interrogate

to examine closely; question systematically

ascertain

to find out for certain; determine

deduce

to arrive at a conclusion by reasoning

infer

to conclude from evidence and reasoning

extrapolate

to extend trends or data beyond the known range