noun
- the activity of investigating or searching for information, especially to solve a mystery or crime
Usage: often informal
Examples
- Her sleuthing revealed the truth about the missing documents.
- The journalist’s careful sleuthing uncovered the corruption scandal.
- After hours of sleuthing online, he found his old friend’s contact information.
- The detective praised the amateur sleuthing that helped solve the case.
- She enjoyed the sleuthing aspect of genealogy research.
- His sleuthing skills made him popular among his mystery-loving friends.