detective (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /dɪˈtɛktɪv/
Definition
A person whose job is to find and solve crimes by gathering information and evidence.
Examples
The detective interviewed the witnesses to learn more about the robbery.
A skilled detective can often solve a case by noticing small details.
The police hired a private detective to find the missing person.
How to Use detective
- detective work (collocation)
- The job or activities of a detective. — "He found detective work very interesting and challenging."
- detective agency (collocation)
- A business that employs private detectives. — "The detective agency specializes in finding missing persons."
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