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2. Dictionary

   De·tec·tive

   /dəˈtektiv/

   

   noun

   • 1. a person, especially a police officer, whose occupation is to investigate and solve crimes: "detectives are anxious to interview anyone who saw the car"
   • ▪ denoting a particular rank of police officer: "Detective Sergeant Fox"
   • ▪ concerning crime and its investigation: "detective work"

   Word Origin mid 19th century: from detect. The noun was originally short for detective policeman, from an adjectival use of the word in the sense ‘serving to detect’.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DetectiveDetective - Wikipedia

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   A detective is an investigator, usually a member of a law enforcement agency. They often collect information to solve crimes by talking to witnesses and informants, collecting physical evidence, or searching records in databases.

4. www.careerexplorer.com › careers › detectiveWhat does a detective do? - CareerExplorer

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   A detective specializes in solving crimes and gathering evidence to support legal proceedings. Detectives play an important role in the criminal justice system, working closely with law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders to uncover the truth behind complex cases.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › detectiveDetective Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of DETECTIVE is fitted for or used in detecting something. How to use detective in a sentence.

6. www.imdb.com › title › tt2356777True Detective (TV Series 2014– ) - IMDb

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   True Detective: Created by Nic Pizzolatto, Issa López. With Matthew McConaughey, Colin Farrell, Mahershala Ali, Woody Harrelson. Anthology series in which police investigations unearth the personal and professional secrets of those involved, both within and outside the law.

7. www.indeed.com › career-advice › finding-a-job10 Types of Detectives (With Salaries and Job Outlook)

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   Jul 2, 2024 · Also known as an investigator, a detective often works for a law enforcement agency where they gather information and evidence to solve a variety of crimes. Using this evidence, they attempt to determine the course of events that occurred before, during and after a crime and identify a perpetrator.

8. www.pbs.org › articles › top-detective-shows-on-pbs17 Must-Watch Detective Shows to Stream on PBS | PBS

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   Aug 29, 2023 · From MASTERPIECE, Walter Presents, and other PBS series, these unique and diverse detectives are bringing their investigative talent on a thrilling journey through intricate plots and unexpected...

9. www.imdb.com › list › ls08824331242 Best Detective TV Series - IMDb

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   Mindhunter. 2017–2019 19 eps TV-MA. 8.6 (343K) Rate. TV Series. In the late 1970s, two FBI agents broaden the realm of criminal science by investigating the psychology behind murder and end up getting too close to real-life monsters. Creator Joe Penhall Stars Jonathan Groff Holt McCallany Anna Torv. 4. Babylon Berlin. 2017–2025 48 eps TV-MA.

10. ew.com › tv › greatest-tv-movie-detectives-of-all-timeThe 50 best TV and movie detectives of all time - Entertainment...

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    Mar 17, 2023 · We considered everything from the early classics (Joe Friday) to modern marvels (Jessica Jones), and even a handful of animated contenders (we love Basil, the Great Mouse Detective)!

11. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Detective_fictionDetective fiction - Wikipedia

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    Detective fiction is a subgenre of crime fiction and mystery fiction in which an investigator or a detective —whether professional, amateur or retired—investigates a crime, often murder.

12. www.imdb.com › list › ls023301310The 25 Best Detective Movies of All Time - IMDb

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    My 25 personal favorite detective movies of all time. Honorable Mentions: The Nice Guys (2016) Gone Girl (2014) Shutter Island (2010) Sherlock Holmes (2009)