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 …—
Margaret Rauch
Margaret Rauch
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
Recent Examples on the Web
While Megan Kingsbury was spreading the word about Maddi Kingsbury's disappearance, investigators were reading text messages, reviewing surveillance footage, interviewing family and friends and monitoring tips.
—Jordan Kinsey, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2024
There, prosecutors successfully argued that Anderson stay in custody for another 72 hours as investigators gathered more blood evidence in anticipation of criminal charges.
—Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2024
The Corvette and Lamborghini were speeding in the far left lane of the highway when both drivers lost control and Rice veered onto the shoulder and hit the median wall, investigators have said.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2024
To this day, investigators have not found the child's body.
—The Indianapolis Star, 11 Apr. 2024
Simpson was charged with the murders when investigators found a glove with blood stains on the athlete's property.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2024
The vehicle was found a few miles away, burned with the help of what investigators believe was a special accelerant.
—José Bautista, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2024
State investigators only learned about that patient while investigating the 28-year-old woman’s death.
—Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2024
Weather conditions at the time of the crash and the pilot’s experience will be several factors reviewed by National Transportation Safety Board investigators, who were expected to arrive at the crash site Sunday.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacramento Bee, 31 Mar. 2024
Jordan Kinsey, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2024
There, prosecutors successfully argued that Anderson stay in custody for another 72 hours as investigators gathered more blood evidence in anticipation of criminal charges.
—Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2024
The Corvette and Lamborghini were speeding in the far left lane of the highway when both drivers lost control and Rice veered onto the shoulder and hit the median wall, investigators have said.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2024
To this day, investigators have not found the child's body.
—The Indianapolis Star, 11 Apr. 2024
Simpson was charged with the murders when investigators found a glove with blood stains on the athlete's property.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2024
The vehicle was found a few miles away, burned with the help of what investigators believe was a special accelerant.
—José Bautista, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2024
State investigators only learned about that patient while investigating the 28-year-old woman’s death.
—Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2024
Weather conditions at the time of the crash and the pilot’s experience will be several factors reviewed by National Transportation Safety Board investigators, who were expected to arrive at the crash site Sunday.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacramento Bee, 31 Mar. 2024
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“Investigator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/investigator. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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