investigator — A person who carries out a formal inquiry or investigation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person who carries out a formal inquiry or investigation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪtər/
Example Sentences
- The insurance investigator discovered that the man had faked his own death to claim the money.
- As a fire investigator, she could tell from the burn patterns that it was arson.
- The paranormal investigator spent the night in the haunted mansion with his ghost-detecting equipment.
investigator
NOUN[/ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪtər/]
A person who carries out a formal inquiry or investigation
The investigator examines the crime scene, searching for any overlooked clue.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin investigare, meaning 'to track or trace footprints'. The term evokes the image of Roman officials following a suspect's footprints during an investigation, combining the sense of pursuit with the discovery of evidence.
Breakdown
in- (into) + vestigare (to track, trace footprints) + -or (one who). The root vestigare itself comes from vestigium (footprint, trace), reflecting the literal act of following tracks.
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📝Examples
“The insurance investigator discovered that the man had faked his own death to claim the money.”
“As a fire investigator, she could tell from the burn patterns that it was arson.”
“The paranormal investigator spent the night in the haunted mansion with his ghost-detecting equipment.”
“The lead investigator asked all witnesses to remain calm during questioning.”
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