Noun: investigator in've-stu,gey-tu(r)
- A scientist who devotes themself to doing research
"The investigator tried to dress up the uninteresting data";
- research worker, researcher
- Someone who investigates
"The private investigator gathered evidence to solve the mysterious disappearance"
- A police officer who investigates crimes
"The investigator followed leads to solve the mysterious disappearance";
- detective, tec, police detective
Derived forms: investigators
Type of: bobby [Brit, informal], expert, officer, plod [Brit, informal], police officer, scientist
Encyclopedia: Investigator