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Synonyms of investigator
1
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
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2
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 for investigator
- detective,
- dick,
- gumshoe,
- hawkshaw,
- operative,
- private detective,
- private eye,
- private investigator,
- shamus
- [slang],
- sherlock,
- sleuth,
- sleuthhound
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The first known use of investigator was in 1538
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