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Meaning of detective
detective (n)
a police officer who investigates crimes
an investigator engaged or employed in obtaining information not easily available to the public
detective (a.)
Fitted for, or skilled in, detecting; employed in detecting crime or criminals; as, a detective officer.
detective (n.)
One who business it is so detect criminals or discover matters of secrecy.
detective Sentence Examples
- The detective meticulously examined the crime scene for any clues.
- Detective Smith was renowned for his ability to solve even the most perplexing cases.
- As a detective, she was accustomed to piecing together fragments of evidence to uncover the truth.
- The detective interrogated the suspect, hoping to extract valuable information.
- Detective Jones followed the suspect through the crowded streets, careful not to lose sight of him.
- The detective's intuition led him to suspect foul play in what initially seemed like an accident.
- Detective Brown was assigned to investigate the disappearance of the valuable artifact.
- The detective sifted through the witness statements, searching for inconsistencies.
- Despite facing numerous challenges, the detective remained determined to crack the case.
- As a seasoned detective, she understood the importance of patience and persistence in solving mysteries.
FAQs About the word detective
a police officer who investigates crimes, an investigator engaged or employed in obtaining information not easily available to the publicFitted for, or skilled
investigator, operative, gumshoe, sherlock, private detective, private investigator, dick,sleuth, private eye, shamus
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The detective meticulously examined the crime scene for any clues.
Detective Smith was renowned for his ability to solve even the most perplexing cases.
As a detective, she was accustomed to piecing together fragments of evidence to uncover the truth.
The detective interrogated the suspect, hoping to extract valuable information.
