information gathering
nounUK /ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən ˈɡæðərɪŋ/
US /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ˈɡæðərɪŋ/
The act of collecting facts and details about something.
The detective began information gathering by talking to neighbors and reading old reports.
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2. The first stage of a project where you learn what is needed before planning.
During information gathering, the team interviewed users to understand their needs.
3. The process of secretly collecting facts about an enemy or competitor.
The spy was arrested for information gathering near the military base.
4. Collecting facts from books, websites, and people to answer a question.
Her information gathering for the science report took two days in the library.