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Detective vs. Investigator — What's the Difference?

Detective vs. Investigator — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Detective and Investigator

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Detective

A detective is an investigator, usually a member of a law enforcement agency. They often collect information to solve crimes by talking to witnesses and informants, collecting physical evidence, or searching records in databases.

Investigator

One, especially a detective, who investigates.

Detective

A person, usually a member of a police force, who investigates crimes and obtains evidence or information.

Investigator

One who investigates.

Detective

Of or relating to detectives or their work
Detective novels.
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Investigator

One who searches diligently into a subject.

Detective

Suited for or used in detection.

Investigator

A scientist who devotes himself to doing research

Detective

(law enforcement) A police officer who looks for evidence as part of solving a crime; an investigator.

Investigator

Someone who investigates

Detective

A person employed to find information not otherwise available to the public.

Investigator

A police officer who investigates crimes

Detective

Employed in detecting.

Detective

Fitted for, or skilled in, detecting; employed in detecting crime or criminals; as, a detective officer.

Detective

One who business it is so detect criminals or discover matters of secrecy.

Detective

A police officer who investigates crimes

Detective

An investigator engaged or employed in obtaining information not easily available to the public

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