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Definition of Detective
1. Noun. A police officer who investigates crimes.
Exact synonyms: Investigator, Police Detective, Tec
Specialized synonyms: Dick, Gumshoe, Hawkshaw, Plainclothesman, Tracer
Generic synonyms: Officer, Police Officer, Policeman
Derivative terms: Investigate
Specialized synonyms: Dick, Gumshoe, Hawkshaw, Plainclothesman, Tracer
Generic synonyms: Officer, Police Officer, Policeman
Derivative terms: Investigate
2. Noun. An investigator engaged or employed in obtaining information not easily available to the public.
Generic synonyms: Investigator
Specialized synonyms: Operative, Pi, Private Detective, Private Eye, Private Investigator, Shamus, Sherlock, Sleuth, Sleuthhound
Specialized synonyms: Operative, Pi, Private Detective, Private Eye, Private Investigator, Shamus, Sherlock, Sleuth, Sleuthhound
Definition of Detective
1. a. Fitted for, or skilled in, detecting; employed in detecting crime or criminals; as, a detective officer.
2. n. One who business it is so detect criminals or discover matters of secrecy.
Definition of Detective
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Detective
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