(v) conduct an inquiry or investigation of, Syn. enquire, inquire, Example:The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities; inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady
[ただす, tadasu] (v5s, vt) (1) (also written as 訂す in the case of textual errors) to correct; to reform; to amend; to redress; (2) (See 襟を正す) to adjust; to straighten; (3) (See 糺す) to ascertain; to confirm; to verify; to make sure of; (4) (See 質す) to enquire of someone about something (inquire); to question; (P)