Competent detective Synonyms

Definitions for Competent


  • (adjective) having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
  • (adjective) being what is called for by accepted standards of right and wrong
  • (adjective) properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient

Definitions for Detective


  • (noun) a person not on the police force who investigates criminal or illicit activity or searches for missing persons
  • (noun) a police officer who investigates crimes
  • (noun) an investigator engaged or employed in obtaining information not easily available to the public