investigatory

/ɪnˈvɛstɪɡəˌtɔri/
adjective
  1. Relating to or used for investigation; investigative.
    • Her investigatory work led to important discoveries.
    • The committee has investigatory powers to call witnesses.
    • The agency conducted an investigatory hearing into the matter.
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