detective_work
1. [ noun ] a police investigation to determine the perpetrator
Synonyms: detecting sleuthing detection
Examples:

"detection is hard on the feet"

Related terms: detection spy
2. [ noun ] the investigation of criminal activities to determine the perpetrator
Synonyms: detecting police_investigation sleuthing police_work detection
Examples:

"detection is hard on the feet"

Related terms: investigation surveillance detecting roundup
Similar spelling:   detective_story
  detective_novel
  detective_agency