fact-check

verb

ˈfak(t)-ˌchek

fact-checked; fact-checking; fact-checks

Synonyms of fact-check next

transitive verb

: to verify the factual accuracy of

fact-check the article before publication

fact-checker

ˈfak(t)-ˌche-kər

noun

Examples of fact-check in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Our fact-check work is supported in part by a grant from Meta. —

Gabrielle Settles, USA TODAY, 23 July 2024 Several other fact-checking sites, including Factcheck.org, Verify and Politifact were also able to quickly debunk the photo using very standard fact-checking methods, such as reverse image search results. —

Megan Morrone, Axios, 22 July 2024 The most recent Community Notes survey data that X points to is from 2022 when the platform was still called Twitter and the fact-checking service was still called Birdwatch. —

Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 19 July 2024 The Post fact-checked Vance and other RNC speakers here. —

Jamie Ross, Washington Post, 16 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for fact-check

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