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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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Oversight hearings provide members of Congress an opportunity to not only question and investigate the executive branch’s activity, but also to provide their constituents with this fact-finding work and draw attention to policy issues.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

Cooper said it was important that the fact-finding mission planned to conduct further investigations into reported breaches of the arms embargo and agreed that it should be extended and enforced.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

Stalled talks have moved to the fact-finding stage.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2026

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 • Jan. 15, 2026

I was embarking on a fact-finding mission, which I would combine with the pleasures of seeing the countryside and old friends and comrades.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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