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[ verb ] investigate scientifically

Synonyms

investigate

Examples

: "Let's investigate the syntax of Chinese"

Used in print

(W. E. B. DuBois, Worlds of Color....)

As for rebuilding , well , that might be looked_into , but there was no hurry , no hurry at_all .

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[ verb ] examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

Examples

"check the brakes" "Check out the engine"

Used in print

(Doris Miles Disney, Mrs. Meeker's Money....)

Nevertheless , he made a mental note to look_into Garth 's financial background .

(Alex Gordon, The Cipher....)

And if by some wild chance Mahzeer was the man , he would n't dare try anything now - not after Docherty had looked_in on the two of them to see that all was well .

Related terms

analyze watch check check checker

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