NOUN
1A person, especially a police officer, whose occupation is to investigate and solve crimes:
detectives are anxious to interview anyone who saw the car
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SYNONYMS
1.1 [AS MODIFIER] Denoting a rank of police officer with investigative duties:
a detective inspector
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1.2 [AS MODIFIER] Concerning crime and its investigation:
detective work
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