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   fact

   /fakt/

   noun

   • 1. a thing that is known or proved to be true: "he ignores some historical and economic facts" Similar realityactualitycertaintyfactualitycertitudetruthnaked truthveritygospelOpposite liefiction
   • ▪ information used as evidence or as part of a report or news article: "even the most inventive journalism peters out without facts, and in this case there were no facts" Similar detailpiece of informationparticularitemspecificelementpointfactorfeaturecharacteristicrespectingredientattributecircumstanceconsiderationaspectfacetinformationitemized informationwhole storyinformal:infolow-downscoredopegen
   • ▪ the truth about events as opposed to interpretation: "there was a question of fact as to whether they had received the letter"

   Word Origin late 15th century: from Latin factum, neuter past participle of facere ‘do’. The original sense was ‘an act’, later ‘a crime’, surviving in the phrase before (or after) the fact. The earliest of the current senses (‘truth, reality’) dates from the late 16th century.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFACT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   A fact is something that is known to have happened or to exist, especially something for which proof exists, or about which there is information. Learn more about the meaning, usage, and grammar of fact with Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Learn the meaning of fact as a noun, with synonyms, examples, word history, and legal and kids definitions. Find out how to use fact in a sentence and explore related phrases and entries.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFACT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of fact as a noun, with examples of how to use it in sentences and phrases. Find out the difference between fact and opinion, and explore related words and idioms.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFACT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the word 'fact' in British and American English. Find examples, idioms, and related terms for 'fact' in the Collins English Dictionary.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › factFact - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of fact. noun. a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred. “first you must collect all the facts of the case” see more. noun. a statement or assertion of verified information about something that is the case or has happened. “he supported his argument with an impressive array of facts ” see more.

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   Learn the meaning of fact as a noun, an event, a truth, or a proposition in law, philosophy, and language. See examples, idioms, and word history of fact.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › factFact - definition of fact by The Free Dictionary

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   A fact is something that actually exists, is known to exist, or is true. Learn how to use fact in different contexts, such as law, philosophy, and idioms, with examples and translations.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionfact noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word fact, a thing that is known to be true. Find out how to use fact in different contexts, such as scientific research, opinion and argument, and common expressions.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of fact – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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    A fact is something that you know is true, exists, or has happened. Learn how to use the word fact in different contexts and expressions, with examples and translations.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › factFact Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    A fact is something that truly exists or happens, or a true piece of information. Learn how to use the word fact in different contexts, phrases, and expressions with examples and explanations.