Meaning of the word detective in English
What does detective mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
detective
US /dɪˈtek.tɪv/
UK /dɪˈtek.tɪv/
Noun
1.
a person, especially a police officer, whose occupation is to investigate and solve crimes
Example:
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The detective gathered clues at the crime scene.
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She dreams of becoming a private detective.
Adjective
1.
used for detecting things
Example:
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A smoke detective alarm was installed in every room.
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The device has a motion detective sensor.
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