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| 1. | [ noun ] a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred | |
| Examples: | "first you must collect all the facts of the case" |
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| Related terms: | information case detail truth particular score observation reason matter_of_fact general | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a statement or assertion of verified information about something that is the case or has happened | |
| Examples: | "he supported his argument with an impressive array of facts" |
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| Related terms: | information index record basics | |
| 3. | [ noun ] an event known to have happened or something known to have existed | |
| Examples: | "your fears have no basis in fact" "how much of the story is fact and how much fiction is hard to tell" |
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| Related terms: | reality | |
| 4. | [ noun ] a concept whose truth can be proved | |
| Examples: | "scientific hypotheses are not facts" |
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| Related terms: | concept | |
| Similar spelling: |
faucet fast Fawcett Faucett Facteau Faust fagot facet Fausto Faught faggot Fausett Fassett |
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