detective
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /dɪˈtektɪv/
Forms: detectives
detective means: Someone whose job is to find facts about crimes or other hidden matters.
noun
CRIME INVESTIGATORB1
Someone whose job is to find facts about crimes or other hidden matters.
- A detective questioned the man.
- They hired a private detective to find their missing daughter.
- Two detectives are investigating the robbery.
Questions about detective
What does detective mean?
Someone whose job is to find facts about crimes or other hidden matters.
What is detective in other languages?
Türkçe: dedektif · Español: detective · Français: détective · Deutsch: Detektiv · Italiano: detective · 日本語: 刑事
How do you pronounce detective?
It is pronounced /dɪˈtektɪv/.
How do you use detective in a sentence?
A detective questioned the man. They hired a private detective to find their missing daughter.
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