due-diligence
AdminLv.4 (900)noun
Definition
the careful investigation of a business or person before a transaction
Examples
Before the acquisition, due-diligence revealed hidden debts.
The legal team led the contract due-diligence.
Collocations
conduct due-diligencea due-diligence reviewfinancial due-diligence
Paraphrase
pre-deal investigationthorough vetting