Dictionary entryCEFR B1noun
investigator
IPA pronunciation: /ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪtə/
Listen to the pronunciationRussian meaning
следователь; исследователь
English definition
A person who examines a crime, problem, or situation to find facts.
Example
The investigator interviewed several witnesses.
Collocations
- private investigator
- lead investigator
- police investigator
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