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detectives

 

[ dɪˈtɛktɪvz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,480, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.