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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