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information-gathering

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun information-gathering has 1 sense
  1. information gathering - the act of collecting information
    --1 is a kind of operation, military operation
    --1 has particulars: intelligence, intelligence activity, intelligence operation

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Information-Gathering

Definition:

Information-gathering refers to the process of collecting data or facts in order to gain knowledge or insights about a specific topic or subject.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun: The act or process of gathering information.

Senses:

  1. The action of obtaining or collecting information.

Usages:

Information-gathering can be used in various contexts, including:

  1. Research: In academic or scientific studies, information-gathering plays a crucial role in exploring new ideas and validating various hypotheses.
  2. Market Analysis: Companies engage in information-gathering to analyze customer behavior, preferences, and market trends to make informed business decisions.
  3. Investigation: Law enforcement agencies rely on information-gathering techniques to gather evidence or clues related to a crime or incident.

Examples:

Noun:

  1. The information-gathering phase of the project involved conducting surveys and interviews with target users.

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