investigator
/ɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪtər/
in · ves · ti · ga · tor
ɪn · ˈvɛs · tə · ˌɡeɪ · tər
English Definition
n. a person who carries out a formal inquiry or investigation
Significado en Español
investigador
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nhà điều tra
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “investigator”:
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A
suspect
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B
bystander
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C
detective
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D
witness
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C — detective.
“investigator” means n. a person who carries out a formal inquiry or investigation
Common questions about “investigator”
What does “investigator” mean?
investigator — n. a person who carries out a formal inquiry or investigation. In Chinese: 调查员.
How do you pronounce “investigator”?
investigator is pronounced /ɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪtər/. It breaks into 5 syllables: in · ves · ti · ga · tor.
Is “investigator” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. investigator appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.