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fact-check

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Alternative form of fact check.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

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Antonyms: none provided

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verb

Meaning 2

To verify the factuality of specific information.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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History

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Hungarian: tényfeltár — to verify the veracity of specific information
  • Hungarian: tényellenőriz — to verify the veracity of specific information
  • Hungarian: ténymegállapít — to verify the veracity of specific information
  • Māori: hihira meka — to verify the veracity of specific information
  • Spanish: verificar fácticamente — to verify the veracity of specific information
  • Spanish: comprobar factualmente — to verify the veracity of specific information
  • Spanish: constatar — to verify the veracity of specific information