investigator
noun
in·ves·ti·ga·tor
in-ˈve-stə-ˌgā-tər 
plural investigators
: one who investigates something: such as
a
: detective
a private investigator
Debra Winger plays the investigator who becomes fixated on identifying a killer …—
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b
: a person who conducts experiments or is involved in scientific studies for research
the lead investigator in a clinical trial
For dialect recording, it is best for the investigator to take down as full and accurate notes as possible without slowing down the pace of the interview.—Ravin I. McDavid, Jr.
Ravin I. McDavid, Jr.
Examples of investigator in a Sentence
investigators who discovered new evidence that the universe was much older than had been previously estimated
the investigator in charge of the case was touted as an expert at tracing stolen art
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Kenny added that investigators found evidence that Mangione knew of UnitedHealthcare's annual investor conference in New York City.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Public court records obtained by Outdoor Life in October show how investigators used cell phone records to unravel Alexander’s offenses.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 12 Dec. 2024
That aligns with investigators' working theory about the suspect's possible motive for targeting Thompson, which is apparent animosity toward the health care industry.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2024
Edwards said investigators have not yet been able to decipher the encryption.
—Matthew Barakat, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Public court records obtained by Outdoor Life in October show how investigators used cell phone records to unravel Alexander’s offenses.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 12 Dec. 2024
That aligns with investigators' working theory about the suspect's possible motive for targeting Thompson, which is apparent animosity toward the health care industry.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2024
Edwards said investigators have not yet been able to decipher the encryption.
—Matthew Barakat, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Investigator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/investigator. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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