What does the term 'Investigate' mean according to the Oxford Dictionary?

• A. Decide, determine
• B. Examine, inquire into
• C. Publish, announce
• D. Ignore

Answer: (B)

Investigate means to examine something closely or inquire into it to uncover facts. That aligns with the Oxford Dictionary definition, which describes the act as examining or inquiring into matters to discover information. The pair that fits best is “examine, inquire into” because both verbs capture the process of looking into details, asking questions, and gathering facts. Other options describe outcomes or actions not characteristic of the investigative process—for example, to decide or determine is about forming a conclusion, to publish or announce is about sharing results, and to ignore is not to look into anything at all. In practice, an inspector would investigate a concern by examining evidence, interviewing involved parties, and inspecting the property to gather facts.