What does detective mean?we found 2 entries for the meaning of detective
 

Detective \De*tect"ive\, a. Fitted for, or skilled in, detecting; employed in detecting crime or criminals; as, a detective officer.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

 

Detective \De*tect"ive\, n. One who business it is so detect criminals or discover matters of secrecy.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

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