All fact-finding synonyms
fact-findΒ·ing
F f adj fact-finding
- wondering β expressing admiration or amazement; marveling.
- probing β to search into or examine thoroughly; question closely: to probe one's conscience.
- curious β eager to learn; inquisitive
- seeking β to go in search or quest of: to seek the truth.
- searching β examining carefully or thoroughly: a searching inspection.
- questioning β indicating or implying a question: a questioning tone in her voice.
- interrogative β of, relating to, or conveying a question.
- interested β having an interest in something; concerned: Interested members will meet at noon.
- prying β that pries; looking or searching curiously.
- probing β to search into or examine thoroughly; question closely: to probe one's conscience.
- heuristic β serving to indicate or point out; stimulating interest as a means of furthering investigation.
- penetrating β able or tending to penetrate; piercing; sharp: a penetrating shriek; a penetrating glance.
- inquiring β seeking facts, information, or knowledge: an inquiring mind.
- analytical β An analytical way of doing something involves the use of logical reasoning.
- doubtful β of uncertain outcome or result.
- inquisitive β given to inquiry, research, or asking questions; eager for knowledge; intellectually curious: an inquisitive mind.
- nosy β unduly curious about the affairs of others; prying; meddlesome.
- quizzical β odd, queer, or comical.
- speculative β pertaining to, of the nature of, or characterized by speculation, contemplation, conjecture, or abstract reasoning: a speculative approach.
- studious β disposed or given to diligent study: a studious boy.
- investigative β to examine, study, or inquire into systematically; search or examine into the particulars of; examine in detail.
- socratic β of or relating to Socrates or his philosophy, followers, etc., or to the Socratic method.
- catechistic β a person who catechizes.
- investigatory β to examine, study, or inquire into systematically; search or examine into the particulars of; examine in detail.
noun fact-finding
- case β A particular case is a particular situation or incident, especially one that you are using as an individual example or instance of something.
- search β 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 β to take a general or comprehensive view of or appraise, as a situation, area of study, etc.
- review β a form of theatrical entertainment in which recent events, popular fads, etc., are parodied.
- probe β to search into or examine thoroughly; question closely: to probe one's conscience.
- analysis β Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
- hearing β the faculty or sense by which sound is perceived.
- scrutiny β a searching examination or investigation; minute inquiry.
- inquiry β a seeking or request for truth, information, or knowledge.
- research β to make researches; investigate carefully.
- inspection β the act of inspecting or viewing, especially carefully or critically: an inspection of all luggage on the plane.
- study β a room, in a house or other building, set apart for private study, reading, writing, or the like.
- investigation β the act or process of investigating or the condition of being investigated.
- inquisition β an official investigation, especially one of a political or religious nature, characterized by lack of regard for individual rights, prejudice on the part of the examiners, and recklessly cruel punishments.
- inquest β a legal or judicial inquiry, usually before a jury, especially an investigation made by a coroner into the cause of a death.
- observation β an act or instance of noticing or perceiving.
- pike β any of several large, slender, voracious freshwater fishes of the genus Esox, having a long, flat snout: the blue pike of the Great Lakes is now extinct.
- gander β a town in E Newfoundland, in Canada: airport on the great circle route between New York and northern Europe.
- quiz β an informal test or examination of a student or class.
- quest β a search or pursuit made in order to find or obtain something: a quest for uranium mines; a quest for knowledge.
- hustle β to proceed or work rapidly or energetically: to hustle about putting a house in order.
- surveying β the science or scientific method of making surveys of land.
- sounding β emitting or producing a sound or sounds.
- groundwork β foundation or basis: He laid the groundwork for an international conference.
- observing β to see, watch, perceive, or notice: He observed the passersby in the street.
- delving β to carry on intensive and thorough research for data, information, or the like; investigate: to delve into the issue of prison reform.