investigator

noun

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: in-ves-ti-ga-tor (5)

English Definition

A person who carries out a formal inquiry or investigation.

Example Sentence

The private investigator gathered evidence for the case.

US IPA /ɪnˈves.tə.ɡeɪ.t̬ɚ/
UK IPA /ɪnˈves.tɪ.ɡeɪ.tə/