Investigator

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪtər/

Investigator (noun)

  1. A person who looks into a crime or serious problem to find facts and explain what happened.
  2. A person who carries out a study to discover new information and test ideas.
  3. A person who examines information carefully to understand a situation or solve a question.

Examples

  • The investigator questioned the witness carefully.
  • The witness was questioned carefully by the investigator.