fact-check

[ fakt-chek ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

to confirm the truth of (an assertion made in speech or writing), often as part of the research or editorial process.

noun

the action of confirming the truth of an assertion made in speech or writing:
A fact-check of the senator’s speech revealed several misleading comments about his opponent.

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Other Word Forms

fact-checker noun
fact-checking noun adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of fact-check¹

First recorded in 1960–65

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Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

A few weeks later, Google said it wouldn’t integrate fact-checking into its search engine or YouTube.

From Salon

Verification or fact-checking may seem like antidotes to such polarization.

From Salon

They include expanding fact-checking service BBC Verify, doing more to counter disinformation, and enhancing its local journalism.

From BBC

That changed last fall as Muir and colleague Linsey Davis became targets after they vigorously fact-checked President Trump at the second presidential debate in September.

From Los Angeles Times

“Their own fact-checking efforts disproved the accusation,” Smartmatic’s court filing said.

From Los Angeles Times

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