Investigator

/ɪnˈvɛstɪɡeɪtə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who investigates, especially a detective or a researcher.

The investigator interviewed witnesses to gather more information about the case.

An individual who conducts research or experiments to uncover facts or data.

The scientific investigator published her findings in a peer-reviewed journal.

A person who examines and analyzes evidence in a professional capacity.

The fire investigator determined the cause of the blaze after thorough analysis.

A person employed by a legal or governmental body to investigate crimes or allegations.

The fraud investigator uncovered a scheme that had been going on for years.

From Latin 'investigare' meaning 'to track' or 'to search into'.

private investigator

A person hired to investigate matters privately.

investigator general

An independent office that investigates government misconduct.

investigation

The action of investigating something or someone.

detective

A person, especially a police officer, whose occupation is to investigate and solve crimes.

Sleuth

She's a real sleuth when it comes to solving mysteries.

P.I.

I hired a P.I. to find out the truth about her past.