Investigative Terminology

verb to reveal or make something known that was previously hidden or secret

• The investigation aims to bring to light any fraudulent activities within the company.
• I heard that the new report will bring to light some interesting findings about our project.
• The documentary really brought to light the struggles of living in the city.
• Her artwork always manages to bring to light the emotions hidden deep within us.

noun a type of domesticated mammal often used for hunting rodents

verb to search out or discover through persistent investigation

• The detective was able to ferret out the truth through diligent investigation.
• I need to ferret out where I left my keys, they always seem to disappear.
• I had to ferret out the information from my nosy neighbor.
• She was determined to ferret out the hidden meaning behind his words.

• The committee will scrutinize the financial reports before making a decision.
• I like to scrutinize my options before making a purchase.
• I always scrutinize my friend's texts to see if they're hiding something.
• She scrutinized the painting, trying to decipher its hidden meaning.