detective_work | ||
1. | [ noun ] a police investigation to determine the perpetrator | |
Synonyms: | detecting sleuthing detection | |
Examples: | "detection is hard on the feet" |
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Related terms: | detection spy | |
2. | [ noun ] the investigation of criminal activities to determine the perpetrator | |
Synonyms: | detecting police_investigation sleuthing police_work detection | |
Examples: | "detection is hard on the feet" |
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Related terms: | investigation surveillance detecting roundup | |
Similar spelling: |
detective_story detective_novel detective_agency |