Basic Details
Word: Investigator
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A person who examines facts and evidence to uncover information or solve a problem.
Synonyms: Detective, researcher, examiner
Antonyms: Ignorer, bypasser
Idioms and Phrases
- Put on the investigator's hat: To take on the role of a person who investigates or looks deeply into a situation. Example: "In order to solve the mystery of the missing cookies, I put on my investigator's hat and started asking questions."
- Leave no stone unturned: To search thoroughly and exhaustively for information. Example: "The investigator promised to leave no stone unturned in finding out what happened to the lost dog."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The investigator carefully examined all the clues left at the scene of the crime.
Example 2: She trained for years to become a private investigator, focusing on missing person cases.
Example 3: The school hired an investigator to look into the case of the stolen equipment.
Fun Fact
Did you know that historical investigators were often called "detectives" but were sometimes regarded with suspicion? The first known detective was appointed in London in 1842, and his methods laid the groundwork for modern investigative techniques.
Famous Quote
"The investigator's job is to find the truth, no matter where it leads." - Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "investigator" mean?
a) A person who studies plants
b) A person who examines facts to uncover information
c) A person who performs magic tricks
d) A person who tells stories
Answer: b) A person who examines facts to uncover information
2. Which of these is a synonym of "investigator"?
a) Teacher
b) Detective
c) Artist
d) Cook
Answer: b) Detective
3. Which is an antonym of "investigator"?
a) Thinker
b) Bystander
c) Researcher
d) Explorer
Answer: b) Bystander
4. Which sentence uses "investigator" correctly?
a) The investigator built a sandcastle.
b) The investigator searched for clues to solve the mystery.
c) The investigator went to the grocery store.
d) The investigator sings beautifully.
Answer: b) The investigator searched for clues to solve the mystery.
5. What does "leave no stone unturned" mean?
a) To stop looking for something
b) To search carefully and thoroughly
c) To ignore details
d) To put in minimal effort
Answer: b) To search carefully and thoroughly
