fact-finding

[/ˈfækt ˈfaɪndɪŋ/]
adjective/noun
apuração de fatos
1. An investigation or inquiry conducted to discover the truth about something; an activity aimed at gathering and verifying factual information
The government launched a fact-finding mission to investigate the allegations.
O governo lançou uma missão de apuração de fatos para investigar as acusações.
2. Adjective use: designed to uncover facts or establish the truth about a matter
A fact-finding committee was established to review the incident.
Uma comissão de apuração foi estabelecida para revisar o incidente.
3. An inquiry or process that focuses on determining what actually happened without making judgments
The fact-finding report revealed new evidence about the company's practices.
O relatório de apuração revelou novas evidências sobre as práticas da empresa.
The term 'fact-finding' is widely used in American business, legal, and governmental contexts to denote impartial investigations. In Brazil, 'apuração de fatos' is the standard term used in official reports, labor disputes, and administrative inquiries. The concept emphasizes gathering objective information before making decisions or judgments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
investigationinquiryexaminationresearchprobe
Antonyms / Antônimos
concealmentsuppressioncover-up

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apuração de fatos
Most common and formal translation used in government and legal contexts
São Paulo
investigação de fatos
Alternative used in business and corporate settings
Rio de Janeiro
levantamento de informações
More colloquial variant used in informal contexts
Portugal
investigação de factos
Portuguese variant spelling with 'factos' instead of 'fatos'

Related Words

investigationevidenceverificationinquiryassessmentaudit

Related Idioms & Phrases

fact-finding mission
fact-finding tour
fact-finding committee
in the interest of fact-finding
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