Detective
Pronunciation: /dɪˈtɛktɪv/
Detective (noun)
- a person who finds out who did a crime by looking for clues.
- a person hired to find information about someone or something.
Examples
- The detective examined the crime scene thoroughly.
- Detectives often work closely with the police.
Common collocations: detective work, solve a case, lead detective, hire a detective, private investigation