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investigator

[/ɪnˈvɛstɪɡeɪtər/]
nounmasculine/femininepl: investigators
investigador/investigadora
1. A person who carries out an investigation or inquiry, especially a professional who examines evidence or conducts research
The investigator examined the crime scene carefully.
O investigador examinou cuidadosamente a cena do crime.
2. A detective or law enforcement officer
The private investigator was hired to find the missing person.
O investigador particular foi contratado para encontrar a pessoa desaparecida.
3. A researcher or scientist who conducts systematic inquiry
Medical investigators discovered a new treatment for the disease.
Os investigadores médicos descobriram um novo tratamento para a doença.
NYC Slang
gumshoe, private dick, PI
Synonyms
detectiveresearcherexaminerinquirersleuth
Antonyms
suspectcriminal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
investigador/investigadora
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
investigador de polícia
Commonly used for police investigators
Portugal
investigador
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

under investigation
investigator's report
chief investigator
federal investigator
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