fact-finding
UK/'fækt,faindiŋ/US/'fækt,faindiŋ/
Definitions
n.
The gathering of factual information about a situation.
实情调查；事实核查。
adj.
Aimed at discovering the facts.
实情调查的；旨在查明事实的。
Root Breakdown
Native Englishfactroot
+
findingroot
=fact-finding
fact + finding = 'finding out the facts.' Transparent compound; the fac sense lives in fact.
Common Collocations
- 1.fact-finding mission实情调查团
- 2.fact-finding trip实情调查之行
- 3.fact-finding committee调查委员会
Example Sentences
- 1.
The UN sent a fact-finding mission to the region.
- 2.
The committee began a fact-finding inquiry.