What is a “Detective”?

What is a “detective”?
Here is one definition straight from the dictionary:

noun
1.a member of the police force or a private investigator whose function is to obtain information and evidence, as of offenses against the law.

adjective
2. of or relating to detection or detectives: a detective story.
3. serving to detect; detecting : various detective devices.

Does this definition contain an age requirement?

Does it specify gender?


“Detectives Incorporated” will not be boring, staid or average.

The story lines are unique, timely, and humorous.

The author team for this series will be announced next week.

The release date of the first story, the overall story line and cast of characters will shared as well.

We hope that we have piqued your interest a tad.