Meaning of the word investigating in English

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

investigating

US /ɪnˈvɛstɪɡeɪtɪŋ/
UK /ɪnˈvɛstɪɡeɪtɪŋ/

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 are currently investigating the cause of the fire.
We need to investigate all possible angles before making a decision.