In order to investigate vs In order to investigate the

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'In order to investigate' is used when introducing the purpose or reason for investigating something. 'In order to investigate the' is used when specifying the particular thing that is being investigated.

Last updated: March 23, 2024

In order to investigate

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to introduce the purpose or reason for investigating something.

Examples:

In order to investigate the cause of the issue, we need to conduct further experiments.
The team decided to visit the site in order to investigate the potential hazards.
They are planning to hire a private investigator in order to investigate the disappearance of their pet.
In order to investigate the impact of the new policy, a survey was conducted among employees.
The committee was formed in order to investigate the allegations of corruption.

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It has begun to cooperate closely with the Eurosystem in order to identify the practical impediments to the achievement of these objectives and in order to investigate and, where possible, agree on effective solutions.
The Commission hereafter undertook a thorough investigation of the whole dossier of Taiwan, including checking the calculations for all four exporting producers in order to investigate the impact of this revision for the determination of the countrywide subsidy margin.
Consequently, I accept the need to implement a system of cooperation that will lead to a high level of surveillance, in order to investigate and combat cross-border infringements.
I was more thinking about our victim and how he lied about being a fugitive mobster in order to investigate union kickbacks.
We need a clear statement about China's market economy status in order to investigate allegations of dumping in this area.
We concluded from these data, which the Commission evaluated carefully in order to investigate if the grounds for a derogation really stood up, in other words that there was no satisfactory alternative hunting during other periods, that such preconditions applied.
O. whereas on 29 June 2011 an independent commission with an international independent component was set up by King Hamad in order to investigate human rights violations during recent government crackdowns on pro-reform protesters,
whereas on 29 June 2011 an independent commission with an international independent component was set up by King Hamad in order to investigate human rights violations during recent government crackdowns on pro-reform protesters,
In order to investigate anti-dumping complaints, the Commission has to come to a view on whether there is injury to the European Community cause.
In order to investigate the claim for policemen's pension, the claimant declares that he/she:
In order to investigate a claim for military survivor's pension, the claimant should indicate the following:
In order to investigate - because it is part of the investigation, not part of the decision-making, that is the difference - from time to time we have to find out some specific things and so we call in experts.
In order to investigate the claim for policemen's invalidity pension, the claimant should indicate the name of the unit where he/ she was on duty before exemption, type of duty and the date of exemption:
The Commission will contact the Italian authorities in order to investigate the issues referred to.
The Commission is requesting the Spanish authorities to provide information in order to investigate the case and if necessary to take measures concerning import of panga from Vietnam'.
If no response to treatment is obtained the diagnosis should be reconsidered in order to investigate other causes for the incontinence such as neurological disorders, bladder neoplasia, etc.
What action is to be taken in order to investigate the matter further?
When carrying out such a non-routine inspection, the competent authorities may require operators to provide information in order to investigate the content of an accident, incident or occurrence of non-compliance, including health statistics.
It is also vital that the European Parliament send a mission to Malaysia in order to investigate the conditions under which the political prisoners are being detained and the violations of their basic rights.
The authority of one Member State may request help from other members of the network in order to investigate possible infringements, to receive information and thereby to end exploitation by dishonest traders.

Alternatives:

To investigate
For the purpose of investigating
With the aim of investigating
To look into
To examine

In order to investigate the

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when specifying the particular thing that is being investigated.

Examples:

In order to investigate the matter thoroughly, we need to gather more evidence.
The police were called in order to investigate the crime scene.
The committee was formed in order to investigate the allegations of fraud.
In order to investigate the issue further, a team of experts was assembled.
The company hired a cybersecurity firm in order to investigate the data breach.

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In order to investigate the claim for policemen's invalidity pension, the claimant should indicate the name of the unit where he/ she was on duty before exemption, type of duty and the date of exemption:
In order to investigate the application for a Police survivor's pension please fill in the points 2 to 4 and indicate:
Data was collected from 2004 to the end of the IP in order to investigate the change in the pattern of trade (the period investigated).
in Guyana and Jamaica, from 14 to 21 October 2005, in order to investigate the likely impact of the proposed EU sugar reforms,
The Commission is requesting the Spanish authorities to provide information in order to investigate the case and if necessary to take measures concerning import of panga from Vietnam'.
In order to investigate the claim for policemen's pension, the claimant should indicate the name of the unit where he/ she was on duty before exemption, type of duty and the date of exemption:
In order to investigate the claim for policemen's pension, the claimant declares that he/she:
The Commission will contact the Italian authorities in order to investigate the issues referred to.
What action is to be taken in order to investigate the matter further?
When carrying out such a non-routine inspection, the competent authorities may require operators to provide information in order to investigate the content of an accident, incident or occurrence of non-compliance, including health statistics.
It is also vital that the European Parliament send a mission to Malaysia in order to investigate the conditions under which the political prisoners are being detained and the violations of their basic rights.
The Commission takes note of the fact that the Italian Government set up a task force in order to investigate the matter, but is not informed about the origin of the waste as described.
I initiated this report in order to investigate the reasons why we have been unable to bring about development in these regions, and to make recommendations with a view to changing this situation and putting an end to it.
Point 3.2(c) of Chapter C of Annex X to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 provides for further examination of positive scrapie cases in ovine and caprine animals in order to investigate the possible presence of BSE.
As explained in recitals 6 to 16 above, in order to investigate the possible existence of dumping, the investigation covered producers of bioethanol, on the one hand, and traders/blenders which were exporting the product concerned to the Union market, on the other hand.
The Commission hereafter undertook a thorough investigation of the whole dossier of Taiwan, including checking the calculations for all four exporting producers in order to investigate the impact of this revision for the determination of the countrywide subsidy margin.
Does the Commission plan to play a greater role in terms of funding in order to investigate the risks inherent in using nanotechnology, promote research in this area and minimise these risks?
In order to investigate the claim for military invalidity pension, the claimant should indicate the name of the unit where the former professional soldier was on Army supply until the day of exemption from the professional military service and to indicate the date of exemption:
The Commission is requesting the Spanish authorities to provide information in order to investigate the case and if necessary to take measures concerning import of panga from Vietnam.'
Has it been necessary to call upon the assistance of the Belgian judicial authorities in order to investigate the abovementioned payments?

Alternatives:

To investigate the
For the purpose of investigating the
With the aim of investigating the
To look into the
To examine the

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In order to investigate vs In order to investigate the