investigative

Definitions

Relating to or involved in the process of examining or inquiring into something in detail.

Designed to find out facts or information, especially in a journalistic or criminal context.

Examples

The journalist is known for her deep investigative reporting on government corruption.

The police department launched an investigative task force to solve the string of robberies.

He spent months conducting investigative research to uncover the truth behind the company's financial losses.

Synonyms

analytical inquisitive probing scrutinizing exploratory detective searching

Antonyms

superficial uninterested indifferent careless uninquiring passive unobservant