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- [fakt fahyn-ding]
- /fækt ˈfaɪn dɪŋ/
- /fækt ˈfaɪn.dɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fakt fahyn-ding]
- /fækt ˈfaɪn dɪŋ/
Definitions of fact-finding word
- noun fact-finding a person who searches impartially for the facts or actualities of a subject or situation, especially one appointed to conduct an official investigation, as in a labor-management conflict. 1
- noun fact-finding law: research 1
- adjective fact-finding A fact-finding mission or visit is one whose purpose is to get information about a particular situation, especially for an official group. 0
- adjective fact-finding having the purpose of ascertaining facts 0
- noun fact-finding the gathering of information; specif., preliminary research to gather facts for a later, full investigation, hearing, etc. 0
- adjective fact-finding of, resulting from, or for the purpose of such research 0
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Origin of fact-finding
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
First recorded in 1925-30
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Parts of speech for Fact-finding
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fact-finding popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
Synonyms for fact-finding
adj fact-finding
- searching — examining carefully or thoroughly: a searching inspection.
- questioning — indicating or implying a question: a questioning tone in her voice.
- interrogative — of, relating to, or conveying a question.
- interested — having an interest in something; concerned: Interested members will meet at noon.
- prying — that pries; looking or searching curiously.
noun fact-finding
- case — A particular case is a particular situation or incident, especially one that you are using as an individual example or instance of something.
- search — to go or look through (a place, area, etc.) carefully in order to find something missing or lost: They searched the woods for the missing child. I searched the desk for the letter.
- survey — to take a general or comprehensive view of or appraise, as a situation, area of study, etc.
- review — a form of theatrical entertainment in which recent events, popular fads, etc., are parodied.
- probe — to search into or examine thoroughly; question closely: to probe one's conscience.
Antonyms for fact-finding
adj fact-finding
- disinterested — unbiased by personal interest or advantage; not influenced by selfish motives: a disinterested decision by the referee.
- incurious — not curious; not inquisitive or observant; inattentive; indifferent.
- sceptical — inclined to skepticism; having an attitude of doubt: a skeptical young woman who will question whatever you say.
Top questions with fact-finding
- what is fact-finding?
- what is a fact-finding question?
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