fact-finding

Fact-finding is defined as gathering information and identifying important details.

(noun)

An example of fact-finding is when a lawyer is investigating a case for his client and interviewing witnesses to try to put together what happened.

The definition of fact-finding is behavior to uncover information or knowledge about something.

(adjective)

When you snoop around and find information about your Christmas presents when your parent's leave, this is an example of a fact-finding mission.

See fact-finding in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the gathering of information; specif., preliminary research to gather facts for a later, full investigation, hearing, etc.

adjective

of, resulting from, or for the purpose of such research: a fact-finding trip prior to a Congressional hearing

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See fact-finding in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Discovery or determination of facts or accurate information.

adjective

Of, relating to, or used in the discovery or determination of facts: a fact-finding committee; a fact-finding tour.

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