investigative technique
collocation in Englishmeaningsofinvestigativeandtechnique
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investigative
adjective
uk/ɪnˈves.tɪ.ɡə.tɪv/us/ɪnˈves.təˌɡeɪ.t̬ɪv/
involving examining facts, events, problems, crimes, etc. in order to know more about about them or to discover the truth, or doing work like ...
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technique
noun[C or U]
uk/tekˈniːk/us/tekˈniːk/
a way of doing an activity that ...
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The incidence of late arrhythmia in other reported series varies with the length of follow-up and theinvestigativetechnique.
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Muncie was proud of hisinvestigativetechnique, and often talked about it.
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This means that information on the latest clinical trials and investigative techniques is not included.
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Another major focus throughout the text is a discussion of investigative techniques.
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Consequently, industry demanded a newinvestigativetechnique.
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As our investigative techniques become better and more refined we are discovering preclinical tumors of uncertain significance.
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This utilitarian approach to discourse analytic frameworks as methodological tools inevitably (and intentionally) removes the investigative techniques from their theoretical positioning and context of development.
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Thus, first, other investigative techniques are necessary to make sense of observed differences or apparent inconsistencies within quantitative data sets.
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I suggest that that might very well merit the use of such investigative techniques.
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That undoubtedly would involve a consideration of what other investigative techniques and what other operations could be mounted by the police rather than the intrusive surveillance which is sought.
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Mass screenings can result in the identification of a suspect when all other investigative techniques have failed.
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Those special investigative techniques can virtually remove the victim from the process, placing the responsibility for prosecution elsewhere.
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Underpinning both those principles is the desire to ensure that the most intrusive investigative techniques are not used inappropriately or unnecessarily.
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Such a code is best made on a non-statutory basis as it will need to be adjusted swiftly to reflect changes in technology and investigative techniques.
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Special arrangements would also be needed to give them access to training opportunities and to keep them in touch with developments in police practice, investigative techniques, and so forth.
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It is not policy to give details of investigative techniques as that could prejudice the investigation and detection of crime.
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We must not forget that the police have an up-to-date fund of knowledge of investigative techniques and a proper sense of direction when asking questions of witnesses and testing evidence.
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The team members specialize in investigative techniques and collision reconstruction.
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It also means the practice of making unfair allegations or using unfair investigative techniques, especially in order to restrict dissent or political criticism.
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His investigative techniques include not only interviewing the victim's associates, but visits (sometimes involving illegal entry) to their homes to identify (and occasionally plant) evidence.
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