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investigated subject

[ɪn'vɛstɪɡeɪtɪd 'sʌbdʒɪkt]
nounpl: investigated subjects
sujeito investigado
1. A person or entity that is the focus of an investigation or inquiry
The investigated subject denied all allegations during the interrogation.
O sujeito investigado negou todas as acusações durante o interrogatório.
2. In research context, the participant or topic being studied or examined
Each investigated subject completed a detailed questionnaire.
Cada sujeito investigado preencheu um questionário detalhado.
Synonyms
suspectdefendantperson under investigationresearch participantstudy subject
Antonyms
investigatorexaminerresearcher

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sujeito investigado
Most common usage in legal and research contexts
Rio de Janeiro
sujeito investigado / indivíduo sob investigação
Standard formal usage
São Paulo
sujeito investigado / pessoa investigada
Both masculine and feminine forms used equally
Portugal
sujeito investigado / arguido
'Arguido' is more common in legal proceedings

Related Idioms & Phrases

person of interest
under investigation
in the hot seat
marked subject
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