detective - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'detective' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Detective

[ a.]

- Fitted for, or skilled in, detecting; employed in detecting crime or criminals; as, a detective officer.

2 . Detective

[ n.]

- One who business it is so detect criminals or discover matters of secrecy.

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