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detectives Definition and Meaning in English (detectives definition)

noun
Synonyms:investigatorssleuthsprivate eyes
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Detectives definition: Individuals, typically police officers or private investigators, whose job is to investigate crimes and gather information.

Definitions of Detectives

  1. 1noun

    Individuals, typically police officers or private investigators, whose job is to investigate crimes and gather information.

Example Sentences

“The detectives arrived at the crime scene to gather evidence.”

“She hired private detectives to find her missing pet.”

Synonyms

investigatorssleuthsprivate eyes

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infinitivedetect
noundetective
noundetection
adjectivedetective

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Detectives definition: Individuals, typically police officers or private investigators, whose job is to investigate crimes and gather information.
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'Detectives' translates to 'detectives' in English. Detectives definition: Individuals, typically police officers or private investigators, whose job is to investigate crimes and gather information.
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