释义 |
in·ves·ti·ga·tor \-ˌgād.ə(r), -ātə-\ noun (-s) Etymology: Latin, from investigatus (past participle of investigare) + -or : one that investigates: as a. : one that conducts systematic inquiries or experiments : student, researcher b. : an insurance claim adjuster or an underwriter c. : one who is employed to examine the quality of goods or services of a business, its type of personnel, or the condition of its property — called also spotter d. : one who inquires into the history of an applicant for employment to determine his integrity and loyalty e. : detective |