fact-finding
|fact-find-ing|
/ˈfæktˌfaɪndɪŋ/
investigative inquiry
Etymology
'fact-finding' originates from the combination of 'fact' and 'finding', where 'fact' meant 'a thing that is known or proved to be true' and 'finding' meant 'the action of finding someone or something'.
'fact-finding' evolved from the combination of the words 'fact' and 'finding' in English, maintaining its meaning related to investigation and inquiry.
Initially, it meant 'the action of discovering facts', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
involving the collection of facts, especially as part of an investigation or inquiry.
The committee was on a fact-finding mission to gather information about the incident.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45