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investigators
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a police officer whose duties include examining crimes and gathering evidence
- The investigator collected fingerprints at the crime scene.
- She is a seasoned criminal investigator.
- Investigators interrogated witnesses to solve the case.
- The investigator prepared a detailed report for the court.
- He was promoted to lead investigator in the homicide division.
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a person who conducts scientific or scholarly research
- The investigator published a study on climate change.
- She is a leading investigator in molecular biology.
- The laboratory investigator analyzed the samples.
- He became an investigator of historical documents.
- Investigators often work long hours in the field.
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a person who examines or inquires into a matter in order to discover facts
- Investigators examined the records for inconsistencies.
- The investigator looked into the cause of the accident.
- She worked as an investigator for a private company.
- The investigator traced the origin of the complaint.
- He acted as an investigator to resolve the dispute.
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