detective
/dɪˈtɛktɪv/
de · tec · tive
dɪ · ˈtɛk · tɪv
English Definition
n. a person who investigates crimes
Significado en Español
detective
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “detective”:
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A
investigator
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B
criminal
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C
witness
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D
suspect
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A — investigator.
“detective” means n. a person who investigates crimes
Common questions about “detective”
What does “detective” mean?
detective — n. a person who investigates crimes. In Chinese: 侦探.
How do you pronounce “detective”?
detective is pronounced /dɪˈtɛktɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: de · tec · tive.
Is “detective” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. detective appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
