Detective

usgb/dɪˈtektɪv/
noun

A person, especially a police officer, whose job is to find information about crimes and discover who is responsible for them.

The detective is working on a murder case.
Visual representation of "detective" - A person, especially a police officer, whose job is to find information about crimes and discover who is responsible for them.

Often appears as...

  • private detective
  • homicide detective
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Crime Solver

Detectives solve mysteries, often relating to criminal activities or secretive behavior.

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The detective connected the clues to solve the theft.
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Not Always Police

Detectives can be private individuals hired to investigate matters independently of law enforcement.

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The family hired a private detective to find their missing heirloom.
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Genre Specific

Detective is often used in the context of literature or movies that focus on crime-solving.

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She loves reading detective novels with clever plot twists.
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