fact-find|ing

fact-find|ing
fact-find|ing «FAKT FYN dihng», noun, adjective.
–n.
1. = investigation. (Cf.investigation)
2. = mediation. (Cf.mediation)
–adj.
1. of or having to do with investigation; investigating: »

a fact-finding study of immigration.

2. having to do with mediation; mediating: »

a fact-finding panel.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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