investigate

To observe or inquire into in detail; examine systematically.

To make a detailed inquiry or systematic examination.

To search into or search out; inquire into; search or examine into the particulars of; examine in detail: as, to investigate the forces of nature; to investigate the causes of natural phenomena; to investigate the conduct of an agent.

Synonyms To scrutinize, overhaul, sift, probe into, explore, study.

To pursue a course of investigation and study; to make investigation.

To follow up step by step by patient inquiry or observation; to trace or track mentally; to search into; to inquire and examine into with care and accuracy; to find out by careful inquisition.

To inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or information.

To examine, look into, or scrutinize in order to discover something hidden or secret.

To conduct an inquiry or examination.

investigate scientifically