Meaning & use
sleuthing
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The activity of investigating a mystery or crime, especially in a careful, methodical way.
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A bit of online sleuthing turned up the original source of the photo.
The children spent the afternoon sleuthing around the neighborhood, searching for clues to the missing cat.
A note on using this word
Sleuthing is derived from 'sleuth,' an old word for a bloodhound used to track scent, later applied to detectives.
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