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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Local detectives caught a break after Navarro was arrested on traffic charges in Cleveland County, Okla. The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office coordinated his extradition with the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
In late June, detectives carried out an investigative experiment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
That led detectives on Wednesday to the DesignerDeals4Less warehouse in the 21000 block of Nordhoff Street.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
The technique that led detectives to Zigler is credited with revolutionising how forensic cases are solved.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
Secretary Stanton attempted to coordinate the efforts of the local police force, detectives, and the army.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
