investigative

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(ĭn-vĕs′tĭ-gā′tĭv)

adj.

1. Of or relating to investigation: investigative methods.

2. Characterized by or engaged in investigation; specializing in uncovering and reporting hidden information: investigative journalism.

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Adj.

investigative - designed to find information or ascertain facts; "a fact-finding committee"; "investigative reporting"

fact-finding, investigatory

inquiring - given to inquiry; "an inquiring mind"

investigative

adjective fact-finding, researching, investigating, research, inspecting an investigative reporter

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investigative

adjective

Eager to acquire knowledge:

curious, inquiring, inquisitive, questioning.

Translations

investigativ

investigateur

investigativo

investigative

[ɪnˈvestɪˌgeɪtɪv]

A. ADJ → investigador

B. CPD investigative journalism N → periodismo m de investigación

Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

investigative

[ɪnˈvɛstɪgətɪv] adj
investigative journalism → journalisme m d'investigation

Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

investigative

adj journalist, series, programme → investigativ; investigative journalism → Enthüllungsjournalismus m; investigative mind → Forschergeist m; investigative technique/work → Forschungstechnik/-arbeit f; investigative report → Untersuchungsbericht m; investigative custody (Jur) → Untersuchungshaft f

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investigative

[ɪnˈvɛstɪgətɪv] adj investigative journalism → giornalismo investigativo

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Applications are now open for submission of investigative articles from the Western Balkans and Turkey for the annual EU Investigative Journalism Award.

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THE Chartered Institute of Forensic and Investigative Auditors of Nigeria (CIFIAN) has observed that absence of the appropriate legal framework for the regulation of forensic and investigative auditing practice in Nigeria portends great danger to the integrity and safety of the Nigerian financial system.

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Meanwhile, in Monday's hearing of Flagship investment reference in the Accountability Court, Khawaja Haris, the defence counsel of Nawaz Sharif continued his cross questioning of the Investigative Officer.

Nawaz counsel continues cross questioning IO

Mr Kabral Blay Amihere, Chairman of the National Media Commission has tasked Journalists to delve into Investigative Journalism in order to guarantee media sustainability and relevancy in the era of internet.

Investigative Journalism: Key to Media Sustainability -Kabral Blay Amihere

KARACHI -- The investigative officer probing Baldia Town incident has on Saturday approached court for security.

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The Centre for Excellence in Journalism (CEJ) - Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi, in collaboration with the Karachi Press Club (KPC), conducted a one-day workshop on Investigative Journalism at the KPC.

CEJ-IBA, KPC host Investigative Journalism workshop

KARACHI -- The Centre for Excellence in Journalism (CEJ)-Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi in collaboration with the Karachi Press Club (KPC) conducted a one-day workshop on Investigative Journalism at the KPC.

CEJ-IBA, KPC host investigative journalism workshop

The Centre for Excellence in Journalism (CEJ) Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi, in collaboration with the Karachi Press Club (KPC), conducted a one-day workshop on Investigative Journalism at the KPC.

CEJ-IBA, KPC host Investigative Journalism workshop

The Investigative Journalism Foundation named after Ulanbek Egizbayev has been established in Kyrgyzstan.