Meaning
An investigator is a professional or individual engaged in the systematic examination and inquiry into a specific subject, often involving the collection and analysis of evidence to uncover facts, establish truths, or solve problems, particularly within t
💡 While "investigator" is often associated with law enforcement, it can also refer to professionals in research and academia; it is important to specify the context to avoid ambiguity.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
The
investigator
spent
the
morning
carefully
reviewing
a
stack
of
financial
reports
,
looking
for
patterns
that
might
explain
the
unexpected
discrepancy
.
After
noting
several
inconsistencies
,
she
scheduled
brief
interviews
with
staff
members
to
obtain
their
perspectives
and
clarify
certain
transactions
.
Each
conversation
was
conducted
calmly
and
the
investigator
took
meticulous
notes
to
ensure
that
no
detail
was
overlooked
.
Back
at
her
desk
she
compared
statements
with
the
documents
,
evaluating
which
explanations
were
credible
and
which
required
further
verification
.
By
the
end
of
the
day
she
had
compiled
a
concise
report
that
summarized
her
findings
and
recommended
the
next
practical
steps
for
resolving
the
issue
.
Common Phrases
criminal investigator
investigative techniques
field investigator
Synonyms
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