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- [in-ves-ti-geyt]
- /ɪnˈvɛs tɪˌgeɪt/
- /ɪnˈves.tɪ.ɡeɪ.t̬ɚ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-ves-ti-geyt]
- /ɪnˈvɛs tɪˌgeɪt/
Definitions of investigator word
- verb with object investigator to examine, study, or inquire into systematically; search or examine into the particulars of; examine in detail. 1
- verb with object investigator to search out and examine the particulars of in an attempt to learn the facts about something hidden, unique, or complex, especially in an attempt to find a motive, cause, or culprit: The police are investigating the murder. 1
- verb without object investigator to make inquiry, examination, or investigation. 1
- noun investigator A person who carries out a formal inquiry or investigation. 1
- noun investigator police detective 1
- noun investigator scientific researcher 1
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Origin of investigator
First appearance:
before 1500 One of the 26% oldest English words
1500-10; < Latin investīgātus, past participle of investīgāre to follow a trail, search out. See in-2, vestige, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Investigator
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investigator popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
investigator usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for investigator
noun investigator
- detective — A detective is someone whose job is to discover what has happened in a crime or other situation and to find the people involved. Some detectives work in the police force and others work privately.
- police — Also called police force. an organized civil force for maintaining order, preventing and detecting crime, and enforcing the laws.
- unexamined — to inspect or scrutinize carefully: to examine a prospective purchase.
- researcher — diligent and systematic inquiry or investigation into a subject in order to discover or revise facts, theories, applications, etc.: recent research in medicine.
- agent — A chemical that has a particular effect or is used for a particular purpose can be referred to as a particular kind of agent.
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