fact

/fækt/
noun
  1. A piece of information that is known to be true or can be proven.
    • It is a fact that water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • Before making a decision, you should check all the facts.
    • The detective gathered every fact about the crime scene.
  2. Something that is real or true, as opposed to an opinion or belief.
    • In fact, she had never been to Paris before.
    • The story is based on fact, not fiction.
    • We need to separate fact from rumor.
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