fact-finding

Definition of Fact-finding in English :

designed to find information or ascertain facts

Example Sentences:
'a fact-finding committee'
'investigative reporting'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Fact-finding

adjective

having the purpose of ascertaining facts

a fact-finding tour of the Northeast

noun

1.

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

adjective

2.

of, resulting from, or for the purpose of such research

a fact-finding trip prior to a Congressional hearing

n.

Discovery or determination of facts or accurate information, especially by a neutral party in an effort to settle a dispute or controversy.