investigating
Translation
to investigate, to examine, to look into
Examples
The police are investigating the crime.
The police are investigating the crime.
Scientists are investigating the cause of the disease.
Scientists are investigating the cause of the disease.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to examine the facts of (sth.) The police are investigating the matter.
Similar Words
Synonyms: examine, probe, look into
Etymology
From Latin 'investigare' (to track), from 'in-' (in) + 'vestigium' (footprint). It literally means to follow a trail.
Memory Tips
Imagine an investigator wearing a vest, following vestiges (traces or footprints) to solve a case.