Definitions

fact-finding

ADJECTIVE

inquiring

Synonyms

STRONG

examining heuristic interested interrogative probing prying questioning searching

WEAK

Socratic analytical catechistic doubtful inquisitive investigative investigatory nosy outward-looking quizzical speculative studious

Antonyms

WEAK

disinterested incurious unskeptical

ADJECTIVE

searching

Synonyms

STRONGEST

curious seeking

STRONG

inquiring penetrating

WEAK

experimental exploratory inquisitive sharp studious

NOUN

investigation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analysis case examination hearing inquiry inspection probe research review scrutiny search study survey

STRONG

exploration gander inquest inquisition observation quest sounding surveying

WEAK

delving legwork observing probing quiz

NOUN

research

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analysis exploration inquiry investigation probe

STRONG

delving experimentation groundwork inquest inquisition probing quest scrutiny

WEAK

R and D fishing expedition legwork

Antonyms

WEAK

ignorance

Example Sentences

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Scientists from Argentina's leading epidemiological Malbran Institute will lead a fact-finding mission to Ushuaia next week to determine whether the virus is present in the area.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

It will be "a high-level fact-finding mission to explore leading international approaches to supporting young children and those who care for them", the palace added.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

It wants a fact-finding mission to be sent to the country.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

A fact-finding report endorsed that account, but also noted that the district suddenly ended health subsidies on January 1, when a previous agreement expired.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

They did, but the court proceeding was mostly a glorified fact-finding inquiry.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

fact-finding

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