re-investigate

re-in·ves·ti·gate

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Definitions of re-investigate word

verb with object re-investigate to examine, study, or inquire into systematically; search or examine into the particulars of; examine in detail. 1
verb with object re-investigate to search out and examine the particulars of in an attempt to learn the facts about something hidden, unique, or complex, especially in an attempt to find a motive, cause, or culprit: The police are investigating the murder. 1
verb without object re-investigate to make inquiry, examination, or investigation. 1

before 1500

One of the 26% oldest English words

1500-10; < Latin investīgātus, past participle of investīgāre to follow a trail, search out. See in-2, vestige, -ate1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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