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Definition of reinvestigate

reinvestigate

/ˌriːɪnˈvɛstɪɡeɪt/
re · in · ves · ti · gate
Past Simple:reinvestigated
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Past Participle:reinvestigated
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Present Participle:reinvestigating
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reinvestigate Lexical Profile

reinvestigate Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To carry out a new or further official inquiry, examination, or study into a matter that was previously investigated.

Example

"The oversight committee voted to reinvestigate the case after new archival evidence came to light."

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• Rhymes for reinvestigate

• Nearby Words

reinvent
reinvention
reinvest
reinvestigate
reinvestigation
reinvestment
reinvigorate

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reinvestigate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reinvestigate
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