investigated to obtain vs investigated to find

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Investigated to obtain' is commonly used when the goal of the investigation is to acquire something, while 'investigated to find' is more general and can be used when the goal is to discover or uncover something.

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investigated to obtain

This phrase is correct and commonly used when the goal of the investigation is to acquire something.

This phrase is used when the purpose of the investigation is to obtain a specific piece of information, evidence, or result.

Examples:

The researchers investigated to obtain more data on the subject.
The detective investigated to obtain evidence of the crime.

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The Commission will contact the Italian authorities to obtain detailed information on the event and how it is investigated in order to verify possible existence of an infringement of EC law on health and safety at work.
The headform shall be adjusted to obtain maximum projection.
Specific procedures are required to obtain ACPC approval.
Gently invert the infusion bag to obtain a homogeneous solution.
Dose interval Initially 2 - 3 hours to obtain haemostasis.
Estonian citizenship has become easier to obtain for non-citizens.
Enable preview to obtain the file size.
The Commission will therefore contact the Italian authorities to obtain more information.
His blood cells gradually lost their ability to obtain oxygen.
- To obtain a hair sample.
Chips are easy to obtain, virtually untraceable.
Bribing certain city officials to obtain building permits.
The process is investigated to see whether it can be subdivided.
The genotoxicity of temoporfin has been investigated to a limited extent.
The process is investigated to see whether the it can be subdivided.
The Commission has investigated to what extent an increase of prices on the EEA merchant market for copper shapes could be sustainable.
Only patients with adequate renal and hepatic function have been investigated to date (see section 4.4).
I should like to know why the Commission only wants the six phthalates which have been investigated to be banned, instead of them all.
I believe that this issue should be investigated to establish whether the procedures adopted by multinationals within EU territory contravene the principle of equal treatment.
The particular circumstances around extraordinary rendition will have been investigated to death by the time our committee is established.

Alternatives:

researched to obtain
examined to obtain
explored to obtain
studied to obtain
scrutinized to obtain

investigated to find

This phrase is correct and can be used in a general sense when the goal of the investigation is to discover or uncover something.

This phrase is used when the purpose of the investigation is to search for or uncover information, facts, or answers.

Examples:

The team investigated to find the cause of the problem.
The journalist investigated to find the truth behind the story.

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She alerted the hospital, they investigated to find out who the other baby might be, and...
The New York Police Department investigated, but failed to find any leads.
Having investigated, the draftswoman finds that this has only happened in some cases.
Here in the State Department, sir, we've investigated and have been unable to find any trace of your son.
In virtually every case of corruption that we've investigated, shell companies have appeared, and sometimes it's been impossible to find out who is really involved in the deal.
I wouldn't accept that there was no explanation, so I investigated her doctor, and come to find out, he's been working with the visitors.
The process is investigated to see whether it can be subdivided.
The genotoxicity of temoporfin has been investigated to a limited extent.
The process is investigated to see whether the it can be subdivided.
The Commission has investigated to what extent an increase of prices on the EEA merchant market for copper shapes could be sustainable.
Only patients with adequate renal and hepatic function have been investigated to date (see section 4.4).
I should like to know why the Commission only wants the six phthalates which have been investigated to be banned, instead of them all.
I believe that this issue should be investigated to establish whether the procedures adopted by multinationals within EU territory contravene the principle of equal treatment.
The particular circumstances around extraordinary rendition will have been investigated to death by the time our committee is established.
Michele Bachmann's called for Congress to be investigated to ferret out House members who are un-American.
Michele Bachmann's called for Congress to be investigated to ferret out House members who are un-American.
Erica, we've investigated to the fullest degree all of those people who were aware of your cover.
Mr President, when mass graves are found, wherever they are found, it is imperative to find out who the victims are, how and why they were killed, who is investigating and who is being investigated.
Has the Commission investigated this matter in order to find out the truth in the matter of the water cannons?
Finally, Detective, having failed to find any direct evidence my client killed Beth Garrett, are you satisfied that you've investigated every lead, every alternate theory of this crime?

Alternatives:

researched to find
examined to find
explored to find
studied to find
scrutinized to find

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investigated to obtain vs investigated to find