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Word: Private Investigator

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A private investigator is someone who is hired to find information, solve problems, or gather evidence, often for individuals or businesses. They work independently, not as part of the police or government.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use the term "private investigator" when talking about someone who investigates cases or situations that require special attention or secrecy.
• It is often abbreviated as "PI."

Example Sentence:

• "She hired a private investigator to find out who had been spreading rumors about her."

Advanced Usage:

• Private investigators may work on various cases, such as infidelity, missing persons, fraud, or background checks. They can be involved in both legal and personal matters.

Word Variants:

• Private Investigation (noun): The act of investigating privately.
• Investigate (verb): To examine or inquire into something systematically.
• Investigator (noun): A person who investigates, but not necessarily privately.

Different Meanings:

• In a broader sense, "investigator" can refer to anyone who conducts research or inquiries, including scientists or researchers in academic settings.

Synonyms:

• Detective
• Sleuth
• Private eye
• Inquiry agent

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "On the case": This means that someone is actively investigating a situation, often used in a more informal way.

  • Example: "The private investigator is on the case, trying to find the missing money."

• "Digging for dirt": This idiom means searching for negative or scandalous information about someone.

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Noun

1. someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information

Synonyms

• private detective
• PI
• private eye
• operative
• shamus
• sherlock