investigating
Translation
investigating, examining
Examples
The investigating team arrived at the scene.
The investigating team arrived at the scene.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) used before a noun to describe its role The investigating officer wrote a report.
Similar Words
Synonyms: examining, probing, inquiring
Etymology
The present participle of 'investigate'. The '-ing' suffix indicates an ongoing action, often used as an adjective.
Memory Tips
Describes a person or group currently in the process of finding facts, like an 'investigating committee'.