investigator

Dictionary: in·ves·ti·ga·tor (ĭn-vĕs'tĭ-gā'tər) pronunciation

n.
One, especially a detective, who investigates.

investigatorial in·ves'ti·ga·to'ri·al (-gə-tôr'ē-əl, -tōr'-) adj.

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noun

One who inquires: inquirer, inquisitor, prober, querier, quester, questioner, researcher. See ask/answer, investigate.
A person whose work is investigating crimes or obtaining hidden evidence or information: detective, sleuth. Informal eye. Slang dick, gumshoe. See investigate.

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The noun has 3 meanings:

Meaning #1: a scientist who devotes himself to doing research
Synonyms: research worker, researcher

Meaning #2: someone who investigates

Meaning #3: a police officer who investigates crimes
Synonyms: detective, tec, police detective

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