sleuthing

UK
/ˈsluːθɪŋ/
US
/ˈsluθɪŋ/
sleuthingnoun
Translations
He was known for his excellent sleuthing skills.
Он был известен своими отличными навыками сыщика.
The detective's sleuthing led to the capture of the criminal.
Расследование детектива привело к поимке преступника.
Additional translations
Definitions
The act of investigating or searching for information, typically in a manner similar to a detective.
Her sleuthing led to the discovery of the missing documents.
sleuthinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈsluːθɪŋ/
US
/ˈsluːθɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe someone or something engaged in investigative work.
Definitions
Engaged in or characterized by investigation or detective work.
The sleuthing reporter uncovered the hidden records.
sleuthverb

sleuthing

Gerund

sleuthed
Past Simple
sleuthed
Past Participle
sleuthing
Gerund
UK
/sluːθ/
US
/sluθ/
Translations
The detective decided to sleuth around the suspect's neighborhood.
Детектив решил выслеживать в районе подозреваемого.
She loves to sleuth for clues in mystery novels.
Она любит разыскивать улики в детективных романах.
Definitions
To investigate or search for information, especially in a manner similar to a detective.
She decided to sleuth around the office to find out who had been spreading rumors.
sleuthnoun
Definitions
A detective or investigator, especially one who is skilled at solving crimes.
The sleuth was able to piece together the clues and solve the mystery.
A bloodhound or other dog used for tracking or hunting.
The sleuth picked up the scent and led the hunters to their quarry.
(archaic, chiefly Scots) A track, trail, or scent left by an animal.
The hunter followed the stag's sleuth across the moor.
A group of bears.
A sleuth of bears emerged from the forest at dawn.
A group of bears; a collective noun for bears.
A sleuth of bears ambled through the meadow.
sleuthadjective
Definitions
Relating to or characteristic of detectives or detective work; investigative.
The journalist displayed impressive sleuth instincts during the inquiry.