Fact-finding (noun)

An investigation or inquiry into the truth or accuracy of a specific subject, in order to find evidence to support or refute a theory or hypothesis.

Origin:

Composed of 'fact' + 'finding'.

Examples:

1. The government has commissioned a fact-finding mission to investigate the causes of the recent conflict in the region.
2. The company hired a team of experts to conduct a fact-finding investigation into the safety of their products.
3. The journalist embarked on a fact-finding trip to gather information for her latest article.
4. The fact-finding committee was set up to investigate the allegations of misconduct within the organization.
5. The lawyer relied on his extensive fact-finding skills to gather evidence and build a strong case for his client.