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DETECTIVE WORK

\dɪtˈɛktɪv wˈɜːk], \dɪtˈɛktɪv wˈɜːk], \d_ɪ_t_ˈɛ_k_t_ɪ_v w_ˈɜː_k]\

Definitions of DETECTIVE WORK

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2006 - WordNet 3.0

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the investigation of criminal activities to determine the perpetrator; "detection is hard on the feet"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

a police investigation to determine the perpetrator; "detection is hard on the feet"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

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