Synonyms of investigator

investigator

noun

in-ˈve-stə-ˌgā-tər 

1

as in researcher

one who observes or studies by close examination and systematic inquiry

investigators who discovered new evidence that the universe was much older than had been previously estimated

Synonyms & Similar Words

• researcher
• experimenter
• observer
• examiner
• monitor
• inspector
• fact finder
• empiricist
• empiric
• field-worker

2

as in detective

a person not on the police force who investigates criminal or illicit activity or searches for missing persons

the investigator in charge of the case was touted as an expert at tracing stolen art

Synonyms & Similar Words

• detective
• operative
• sleuth
• private investigator
• dick
• gumshoe
• private detective
• private eye
• sleuthhound
• shamus
• sherlock
• tracker
• tracer
• hawkshaw
• Federal
• tail
• plainclothesman
• narc
• nark
• fed
• shadow
• G-man

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of investigator

Phone records showed Pacheco made numerous calls to the victim before the fire, investigators found. —Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2025

But without a board able to act, employers don’t have to worry about labor laws being enforced, even if agency investigators and judges find violations. —Chris Isidore, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025

At Diaz’s home, investigators reportedly found 90 rounds of ammunition. —Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2025

Federal investigators are still trying to piece together the events that led to the fatal collision. —Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2025

Phrases Containing investigator

• private investigator