Investigator: meaning, definitions and examples
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investigator
[ ɪnˈvɛstɪɡeɪtə ]
crime solving
A person who conducts official investigations, especially one employed by a government or other organization.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The investigator gathered evidence at the crime scene.
- The investigator interviewed witnesses to gather information.
research
A person who carries out systematic or formal inquiry, especially for scientific purposes.
Synonyms
researcher, scholar, scientist
Examples of usage
- The investigator conducted experiments to test the hypothesis.
- The investigator analyzed the data to draw conclusions.
Translations
Translations of the word "investigator" in other languages:
🇵🇹 investigador
🇮🇳 जांचकर्ता
🇩🇪 Ermittler
🇮🇩 penyidik
🇺🇦 слідчий
🇵🇱 śledczy
🇯🇵 調査員
🇫🇷 enquêteur
🇪🇸 investigador
🇹🇷 müfettiş
🇰🇷 조사관
🇸🇦 محقق
🇨🇿 vyšetřovatel
🇸🇰 vyšetrovateľ
🇨🇳 调查员
🇸🇮 preiskovalec
🇮🇸 rannsakandi
🇰🇿 тергеуші
🇬🇪 გამომძიებელი
🇦🇿 müstəntiq
🇲🇽 investigador
Word origin
The word 'investigator' originates from the Latin word 'investigare', meaning 'to track, search out'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. Over time, the term has evolved to represent individuals involved in crime-solving, research, and inquiry across various fields.
See also: investigating, investigative, investigators, uninvestigated.