investigator

nouncommon in dialogue

United Kingdom//ɪnˈvɛs.tɪˌɡeɪ̯.təː//
United Kingdom/[ɪnˈvɛs.tʰɪˌɡeɪ̯.tʰəː]/
//ɪnˈvɛs.tɪˌɡeɪ̯.tɚ//
/[ɪnˈvɛs.tʰɪˌɡeɪ̯.tʰɚ] ~ [ɪnˈvɛs.tʰɪˌɡeɪ̯.tʰɹ̩]/
//ɪnˈvɛs.tɪˌɡeɪ̯.ɾɚ//

One who investigates.

noun

1
One who investigates.
Over the past year, Hur was tasked with investigating classified documents found at Biden’s home and private office from his time as vice president. Hur was seen as a meticulous investigator during the probe, sources told CNN.

Etymology

Attested in the mid‐16th century; from Latin investigator, from investigare, equivalent to investigate + -or.

Forms

plural: investigators

investigate · To inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or…investigation · The act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or…investigative · Of or pertaining to investigation or an investigation.

investigator · One who investigates.

investing · The act of something being invested; an investment.investment · The act of investing, or state of being invested.investor · A person who invests money in order to make a profit.

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