Meaning of the word investigated in English

What does investigated mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

investigated

US /ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtɪd/
UK /ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtɪd/

Verb

to carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine the facts of (an incident, allegation, etc.) so as to establish the truth

Example:
The police investigated the crime scene for clues.
The committee investigated the allegations of fraud.