What is the meaning of detective work?

A police investigation to determine the perpetrator.
- usage: "detection is hard on the feet"
- synonyms: detection, detecting, sleuthing

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APA	WordNet. (2010). detective work. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/detective_work/definitions/1270088
Chicago	WordNet. 2010. "detective work" http://smartdefine.org/detective_work/definitions/1270088 (accessed September 20, 2026).
Harvard	WordNet 2010, detective work, Smart Define, viewed 20 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/detective_work/definitions/1270088>.
MLA	WordNet. "detective work" 23 October 2010. Web. 20 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/detective_work/definitions/1270088>

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