Meaning Of The Word Detective

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What's The Definition Of Detective?

detective
In Britain 'detective' is used before words such as ' constable' or ' sergeant', and in the U.S. the word 'detective' is used on its own, to indicate that a police officer is a member of the department concerned with investigating crimes.
countable noun: A detective is someone whose job is to discover what has happened in a crime or other situation and to find the people involved. Some detectives work in the police force and others work privately.

detective in American English
a person on a police force, whose work is investigating and trying to solve crimes
of or for detection
adjective: of or pertaining to detection or detectives
noun: a member of the police force or a private investigator whose function is to obtain information and evidence, as of offenses against the law

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