investigative
investigativ – investigativer – am investigativsten
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investigative
Based on thorough investigation and research, especially with the aim of uncovering previously unknown or hidden information.
Die investigativ arbeitende Journalistin deckte den Korruptionsskandal auf.
The investigative journalist uncovered the corruption scandal.
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'Investigativ' (investigative) is especially common with words related to journalism and research. Common collocations include 'investigativer Journalismus' (investigative journalism), 'investigative Recherche' (investigative research), and 'investigativ arbeitende Journalisten' (journalists working in an investigative capacity).
Die Zeitung ist für ihren investigativen Journalismus bekannt.
The newspaper is known for its investigative journalism.
The adjective is especially often used when media outlets or journalists uncover hidden information through their own research. It describes the way research is conducted or the result of that research.
Das investigativ recherchierte Thema sorgte bundesweit für Diskussionen.
The topic investigated through in-depth research sparked discussions across Germany.
'Investigativ' (investigative) belongs primarily to the educated or technical language of journalism and media reporting. The word is much less common in everyday language.
Der Sender veröffentlichte eine investigativ recherchierte Dokumentation über die Zustände im Pflegeheim.
The broadcaster released an investigative documentary about conditions in the nursing home.
