investigatory

investigatory
investigatory investigatory adj. Of or pertaining to an investigation; accomplished by investigation; designed to find information or ascertain facts; as, investigatory committee; the investigatory excesses of the prosecutor.

Syn: fact-finding, investigative. [WordNet 1.5]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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