investigator

noun
UK: /ɪnˈvɛs.tɪ.ɡeɪ.tər/
US: /ɪnˈves.təˌɡeɪ.tər/

  1. A person whose job is to officially find out the truth about something, such as a crime or accident.

    1. The investigator asked questions about the fire.
    2. The lead investigator gathered evidence at the crime scene to determine what had occurred during the night.

  2. Someone who tries to discover the facts about something, often secretly.

    1. He is a private investigator hired to find her.
    2. As a skilled investigator, she knew where to look for hidden clues and unravel the mystery.

Synonyms

detective inspector
investigator verb

  1. To examine something carefully in order to discover the truth about it.

    1. Police will investigate the cause of the accident.
    2. We need to investigate all possible angles to ensure that the investigator has all the clues.
investigator adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of the act of investigating.

    1. The investigator team has investigative powers.
    2. The investigator work required a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "investigator" in English means: A person whose job is to officially find out the truth about something, such as a crime or accident., Someone who tries to discover the facts about something, often secretly..

The phonetic transcription of "investigator" is /ɪnˈvɛs.tɪ.ɡeɪ.tər/ in British English and /ɪnˈves.təˌɡeɪ.tər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "investigator": detective, inspector.

Example usage of "investigator": "The investigator asked questions about the fire.". More examples on the page.