Definition of "sleuthing" []

• Present participle of sleuth. (verb)
• The investigation of a crime by a person not officially qualified, such as a policeman. (verb)
• Investigation, in general. (verb)

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• "Genevieve's main sleuthing consists of a keen sense of smell which she uses to sniff out the trail of the missing cards."
• "Although the amateur sleuthing is kept more as a backdrop than usual (see CRIMSON SNOW) to the vivid look at 1904 Indiana, fans of the series will enjoy the escapades and trials of Mrs. Cavanaugh."
• "Our edition of Arturo Perez-Reverte’s seminal novel of book sleuthing is printed in two colors throughout, with nearly twenty original chapter head illustrations, a number of full-color plates, and a “hidden” image on the back of the dust jacket."