0 the activity of searching for information about something, often over a long period:
Serenius's remarks furnish us with a good deal of useful evidence for our detective work.
Hamburger has done prodigious historical detective work, and his book deservedly will become a staple in the history of the religion clauses.
Brooke is paid for what she does, and though she may find pleasure in the thrill of her occupation, the primary motivation behind her detective work is to be paid.
Perhaps the first aspect which would occur to anyone is the question of the detection side of it, or rather the detective work.
Much detective work will be needed, because one does not necessarily target the first person who looks as though he may be in charge.
That investigative essay impressed the way first-class detective work always does, supplying the pleasure of witnessing the covers pulled off a serious fraud.
Matula's method of detective work is very direct and hands-down.
Jackson stated that initially the series focused on classic detective work, but had become more of a cop story of the week.
