investigating

noun verb

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: in-ves-ti-gat-ing (5)
English Definition

Carrying out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover the facts.

Example Sentence

The police are investigating the burglary.

US IPA /ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪtɪŋ/
UK IPA /ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪtɪŋ/

Synonyms

examining inspecting probing exploring

Antonyms

ignoring neglecting