fact finding
/ˈfækt ˌfaɪndɪŋ/
adjective
- Intended to discover or gather information and evidence about a situation or event.
- She went on a fact-finding trip to learn about local farming methods.
- The committee sent a fact-finding mission to investigate the accident.
- The lawyer conducted a fact-finding interview with the witness.
Synonyms
noun
- The process of discovering and collecting information and evidence.
- Fact-finding is an important first step in any investigation.
- Journalists often engage in fact-finding before writing a story.
- The report was the result of months of careful fact-finding.