noun
- A police officer who investigates crimes.
- synonyms: detective, investigator, tec
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| APA | WordNet. (2010). police detective. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/police_detective/definitions/1303010 |
| Chicago | WordNet. 2010. "police detective" http://smartdefine.org/police_detective/definitions/1303010 (accessed September 21, 2026). |
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| MLA | WordNet. "police detective" 23 October 2010. Web. 21 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/police_detective/definitions/1303010> |