sherlock

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sherlock

A private detective, known as a sherlock, examines a clue with a magnifying glass.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A private detective or investigator: "sherlock" refers to someone who is hired to collect information, solve mysteries, or conduct surveillance, often in a private capacity.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The company hired a sherlock to look into the case of industrial espionage.
    • She worked as a sherlock, specializing in finding missing persons.
Advanced Usage
  • Used as a colloquial or informal term: The word "sherlock" is often used more casually than formal titles like "private investigator." It can sometimes carry a slightly humorous or irreverent tone.
    • Oh, great deduction, sherlock! (This is a sarcastic remark, implying someone has stated the obvious, playing on the detective connotation.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Sherlock Holmes (proper noun): The famous fictional detective created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The common noun "sherlock" is derived from this character's name.
    • He's read all the Sherlock Holmes stories.
Synonyms
  • Private detective
  • Private investigator
  • PI
  • Sleuth (informal)
  • Gumshoe (informal)
Notes on Meaning
  • The term directly originates from the name of the literary character Sherlock Holmes, known for his brilliant deductive reasoning. When used as a common noun (not capitalized), it generalizes this idea to refer to any detective, especially a shrewd or observant one. In modern, informal use, it is frequently employed sarcastically.
sherlock

A private detective, known as a sherlock, examines a clue with a magnifying glass.

Noun
  1. someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information

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