investigator (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪtər/
Definition
A person who carries out a formal or systematic examination or research into something.
Examples
The journalist acted as an investigator, uncovering the corruption within the government.
A private investigator was hired to find the missing heir.
The police investigator meticulously documented every piece of evidence.
How to Use investigator
- investigator of (prepositional phrase)
- Someone who investigates a specific area or subject. — "He was known as an investigator of historical mysteries."
- investigator into (prepositional phrase)
- Someone who examines or researches a particular issue or event. — "The journalist became an investigator into the company's financial dealings."
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