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PRONUNCIATION OF PINKERTON

Pinkerton  [ˈpɪŋkətən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PINKERTON

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Pinkerton is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PINKERTON MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Pinkerton

Pinkerton may refer to: ▪ Pinkerton, a 1996 album by Weezer ▪ Pinkerton, Ontario ▪ Pinkerton National Detective Agency, a detective agency founded in 1850 by Allan Pinkerton ▪ Pinkerton Academy, a high school in Derry, New Hampshire...

Definition of Pinkerton in the English dictionary

The definition of Pinkerton in the dictionary is Allan. 1819–84, US private detective, born in Scotland. He founded the first detective agency in the US and organized an intelligence system for the Federal States of America.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PINKERTON


Atherton
ˈæθətən
Chadderton
ˈtʃædətən
charlatan
ˈʃɑːlətən
Chatterton
ˈtʃætətən
Chesterton
ˈtʃɛstətən
ciclaton
ˈsɪklətən
Ireton
ˈaɪətən
Northallerton
nɔːˈθælətən
quieten
ˈkwaɪətən
Sheraton
ˈʃɛrətən
tarlatan
ˈtɑːlətən
Tetragrammaton
ˌtɛtrəˈɡræmətən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PINKERTON

Pink Floyd

WORDS THAT END LIKE PINKERTON

barton
burton
carton
Dumbarton
go for a burton
Gorton
Merton
Morton
Norton
Orton
parton
Throckmorton
Warton
Wharton

Synonyms and antonyms of Pinkerton in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Pinkerton» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PINKERTON

Find out the translation of Pinkerton to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Pinkerton from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Pinkerton» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

平克顿
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Pinkerton
570 millions of speakers

English

Pinkerton
510 millions of speakers

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Pinkerton
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بينكرتون
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Пинкертон
278 millions of speakers

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Pinkerton
270 millions of speakers

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Pinkerton
260 millions of speakers

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Pinkerton
220 millions of speakers

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Pinkerton
190 millions of speakers

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Pinkerton
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ピンカートン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

핑커톤
85 millions of speakers

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Pinkerton
85 millions of speakers
vi

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Pinkerton
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிங்கெர்டன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पिंचर्टन
75 millions of speakers

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Pinkerton
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Pinkerton
65 millions of speakers

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Pinkerton
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Пінкертон
40 millions of speakers

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Pinkerton
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Pinkerton
15 millions of speakers
af

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Pinkerton
14 millions of speakers
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Pinkerton
10 millions of speakers
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Pinkerton
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Pinkerton

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PINKERTON»

The term «Pinkerton» is regularly used and occupies the 55.871 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PINKERTON» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Pinkerton» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Pinkerton» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Pinkerton

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PINKERTON»

Discover the use of Pinkerton in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Pinkerton and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Call in Pinkerton's: American Detectives at Work for Canada
This entertaining book provides accounts of actual Pinkerton's investigations while detailing the day-to-day activities of a private detective at work.
David Ricardo Williams, 1998
2
A Rose for Pinkerton
Pinkerton, the Great Dane, intimidated by Rose, the kitten, who wants to be a Great Dane herself, goes to the International Pet Show for expert advice.
‎2002
3
Allan Pinkerton: The First Private Eye
Beginning with his early days in Scotland as a member of the radical chartists, this book covers the legend's days as a detective for the Chicago police force and his founding of the Northwest Detective Agency, the first of its kind in the ...
James MacKay, 2007
4
Pinkerton Waltz: The Oral History of Sadie Albin Aka Etta Place
While historians debate of the fate of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, the capital story of Etta Place is significant as any event that defines the Old West.
Michael Thessen, 2009
5
Western Crime Fiction Goes East: The Russian Pinkerton Craze ...
This book examines the staggering popularity of early-twentieth-century Russian detective serials, traditionally maligned as “Pinkertonovshchina,” and posits the “red Pinkerton” as a vital “missing link” between pre- and post ...
Boris Dralyuk, 2012
6
Taken In Faith: Poems
Though her work won the attention and praise of serious readers, who tracked her poems as they appeared in such journals as The Paris Review, The Sewanee Review, and The Southern Review, her verse has never been available in a trade book.
Helen Pinkerton, 2009
7
With Pleasure: Thoughts on the Nature of Human Sexuality
The book, standing in direct and deliberate opposition to traditions that try to confine sexuality to procreation, is sure to ignite a firestorm of controversy.
Paul R. Abramson, Steven D. Pinkerton, 2002
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"The eye that never sleeps": a history of the Pinkerton ...
Looks at the development of private and public police forces in the U.S., describes the changing nature of detective work, and discusses the growing public concern about the role and power of police
Frank Morn, 1982
9
Gravity Flow Pipe Design Charts
These charts provide a rapid and accurate method for determining flow rates and velocities in pipes at any depth of flow. 44 charts covering 11 common pipe diameters (100mm-600mm) and four roughness types from smooth (K=0.06) to rough (K=6 ...
David Butler, Brian R. C. Pinkerton, 1987
10
The literary correspondence of John Pinkerton, pr. from the ...
PINKERTON. Clarges Street, Feb. I lth, 1808. Lord Seaforth returns Mr. Pinkerton's queries : — he regrets that a particular hurry just now deprives him of leisure to give sufficient attention to digest and arrange any information on the subject Mr.
John Pinkerton, Dawson Turner, 1830

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PINKERTON»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Pinkerton is used in the context of the following news items.
1
How Pennsylvania gas industry gained Corbett influence
“Please note that you met [Range Resources CEO] John Pinkerton at a Corbett for Governor fundraiser in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania with Jeb ... «Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jul 15»
2
Ogdensburg becomes part of tri-county solar energy group
On Monday Ogdensburg City Council gave City Manager John M. Pinkerton authority to enter into an agreement with the recently formed ... «WatertownDailyTimes.com, Jul 15»
3
York falls 7-5 to Beatrice in district action
In the bottom of the sixth inning with the game tied at 5-5, Beatrice lead-off man Jacob Pinkerton reached base on an error by York shortstop ... «York News-Times, Jul 15»
4
Misconduct inquiry didn't stop Buju Banton juror from serving in …
Wright's alleged research involved the Pinkerton rule, a legal doctrine that potentially allowed jurors to hold Banton liable for possession of a ... «Tampabay.com, Jul 15»
5
After civil molestation case, Woodland parents see loophole in …
He was terminated Oct. 22 as soon as district officials became aware of the Sacramento case, said Xanthi Pinkerton, spokeswoman for the Elk ... «Sacramento Bee, Jul 15»
6
Girl power rocks McLeod Playhouse with 'Legally Blonde'
... Keagan Schlosser plays Brooke Wyndham, the fitness guru accused of murder, and Brett Pinkerton plays the up-tight scheming law professor ... «The Southern, Jul 15»
7
Londonderry's Week in Review: Politics, Marijuana, and More
Camp with Pinkerton for Sophomores and Freshmen begins Sat 5:30-8pm. via facebook.png 2 Likes 2 days ago. 20150755aeaf4a85b32.jpg ... «Patch.com, Jul 15»
8
Daily Reads:
Nick Pinkerton on "The Decline of Western Civilization" and Hardcore Documentaries. If you're a regular at Criticwire's Daily Reads, you're ... «Indie Wire, Jul 15»
9
The importance of search engines for your dental practice: New …
Stacy Pinkerton joined SomnoMed in July 2014 as the Digital Marketing Manager and is responsible for providing digital marketing for ... «Dentistry IQ, Jul 15»
10
Students achieve Pharmacy Technician certifications
Austin Pinkerton, left, and Eddie Jele go through the compounding process to prepare suppositories as members of the pharmacy technician ... «Cleburne Times-Review, Jul 15»

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