Detectives: meaning, definitions and examples
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detectives
[ dɪˈtɛktɪvz ]
crime-solving professionals
Detectives are individuals who are trained to investigate and solve crimes. They often work for law enforcement agencies or private detective firms. Detectives use various methods such as gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and analyzing data to solve cases.
Synonyms
inspector, investigator, sleuth
Examples of usage
- Detectives were called to the scene of the crime to collect evidence.
- The detective carefully examined the fingerprints found at the crime scene.
- The detectives interrogated the suspect to gather more information.
- Detectives often work long hours to solve complex cases.
- Being a detective requires a keen eye for detail and strong analytical skills.
Translations
Translations of the word "detectives" in other languages:
🇵🇹 detetives
🇮🇳 जासूस
🇩🇪 Detektive
🇮🇩 detektif
🇺🇦 детективи
🇵🇱 detektywi
🇯🇵 探偵
🇫🇷 détectives
🇪🇸 detectives
🇹🇷 dedektifler
🇰🇷 탐정
🇸🇦 محققون
🇨🇿 detektivové
🇸🇰 detektívi
🇨🇳 侦探
🇸🇮 detektivi
🇮🇸 rannsóknarlögreglumenn
🇰🇿 детективтер
🇬🇪 დეტექტივები
🇦🇿 detektivlər
🇲🇽 detectives
Word origin
The term 'detective' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the Latin word 'dētectus,' meaning 'uncovered' or 'exposed.' Detectives have been a key part of law enforcement and crime-solving efforts for centuries, evolving from informal individuals to trained professionals with specialized skills and techniques.
See also: detect, detectable, detecting, detection, detective, detector, detectors, undetectable, undetected.