Investigates
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of investigate, meaning to carry out a systematic inquiry or examination, especially in legal or official contexts.
The committee investigates allegations of misconduct.
Forms
- investigate
- investigated
- investigating
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Commentary
Use 'investigates' when drafting provisions that describe ongoing or habitual inquiry actions by an individual or entity in third-person present tense.
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