detective
noun
a member of the police force or a private investigator whose function is to obtain information and evidence, as of offenses against the law.
detectives
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pluralof detective.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It's likely that detectives will look closely at the inquiry's findings about those managers, which could be factored into their investigation.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Later, he said that authorities obtained video of three coming and going from the apartment from the complex’s security, which helped detectives with a search warrant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Like detectives following a suspect’s footprints, savvy investors know it’s important to read the clues the market is giving.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
The detectives brought the bags of tapes into the room where Bayoumi was being questioned - and some of the footage was played to him.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
Between these and the newspaper advertisement, the detectives were hoping to snare the sister in their trap.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
