investigator
Translation
investigator, researcher, detective
Examples
The investigator gathered evidence at the crime scene.
The investigator gathered evidence at the crime scene.
She is a lead investigator on the research project.
She is a lead investigator on the research project.
Grammar Patterns
((an)) investigator (a person who investigates) The investigator gathered evidence at the crime scene.
Similar Words
Synonyms: detective, researcher, examiner
Etymology
From Latin 'investigare' (to track out). 'in-' (into) + 'vestigare' (to track). The suffix '-or' denotes a person who performs an action.
Memory Tips
An investigat-OR is a pers-ON who investigates. The '-or' ending often refers to a person.