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investigatory

in·ves·ti·gatory

US/ˌɪˈnvɛstʌɡʌˌtɔri/ uncommon

adjective

1.

designed to find information or ascertain facts

  • “a fact-finding committee”
  • “investigative reporting”

Origin

From investigate + -ory.

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