Pronunciation: /ˈfɛrɪt aʊt/
noun a type of domesticated mammal often used for hunting rodents
A1 I tried to ferret out the truth about what happened.
A2 She was able to ferret out the hidden treasure in the old house.
B1 The detective had to ferret out the key evidence to solve the case.
B2 The journalist was skilled at ferreting out information from sources.
C1 The researcher spent months ferreting out data for the study.
C2 The lawyer's ability to ferret out inconsistencies in the witness's testimony was impressive.
verb to search out or discover through persistent investigation
A1 I need to ferret out my keys from the bottom of my bag.
A2 The detective was able to ferret out the truth about the crime.
B1 It took me a while to ferret out the information I needed from the report.
B2 The journalist was skilled at ferreting out important details for her articles.
C1 The researcher spent months ferreting out data for the study.
C2 The lawyer's ability to ferret out key evidence helped win the case.
formal The detective was able to ferret out the truth through diligent investigation.
informal I need to ferret out where I left my keys, they always seem to disappear.
slang I had to ferret out the information from my nosy neighbor.
figurative She was determined to ferret out the hidden meaning behind his words.
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