fact-checking

American

[fakt-chek-ing] / ˈfæktˌtʃɛk ɪŋ /

noun

the work or task of a person who fact-checks; the task or process of verifying factual accuracy.

adjective

used or engaged in carrying out fact-checks.

Example Sentences

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The fact-checking team for AFP in Mexico analyzed a dozen of the fake images and videos linked to the operation and its fallout that were shared over 38,500 times on social media.

From Barron's

Each fact is backed by thorough fact-checking and new archival searches.

From Los Angeles Times

While not immune to misinformation and scams, LinkedIn lured people leaving X and Facebook as content moderation and fact-checking there declined.

From The Wall Street Journal

While the final result wasn’t perfect and needed some fact-checking, Rodriguez has been using AI ever since.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meta’s decision to end its professional fact-checking program sparked a wave of criticism in the tech and media world.

From Salon

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