Investigated
/ɪnˈvɛstɪɡeɪtɪd/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense and past participle of investigate, meaning to carry out a systematic inquiry or examination, especially in legal contexts.
The committee investigated the allegations of fraud thoroughly.
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As a past tense and past participle form, 'investigated' does not hold an independent substantive meaning apart from 'investigate' and is used to denote completed action.
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