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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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She said the inquest had been conducted "in a manner more akin to a criminal investigation than a fact-finding inquiry".

From BBC

Stalled talks have moved to the fact-finding stage.

From Los Angeles Times

Silver confirmed "discussions with Real Madrid and other Spanish clubs as well," but said they were "more in the category of fact-finding" rather than issuing invitations to join the league.

From Barron's

A United Nations fact-finding mission in Venezuela said this week that the release of prisoners was going far too slowly.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mr Hoyles planted his olive crop in 2024 after fact-finding trips to Italy, which saw him collaborate with other farmers who said it had been "fantastic".

From BBC

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.