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Detective

dɪˈtɛktɪv

Detective definitions
noun
detective detectives
  1. a person, especially a police officer, whose occupation is to investigate and solve crimes

    "detectives are anxious to interview anyone who saw the car"

    investigator private detective private investigator operative
    • denoting a rank of police officer with investigative duties

      "a detective inspector"

    • concerning crime and its investigation

      "detective work"