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factualness

/ˈfæk.tʃu.əl.nəs/

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1. Quality of being factual or based on facts

The quality or state of being actual, true, or grounded in facts rather than imagination, speculation, or false information.

1.1. Truth and actual existence

Used to describe the quality of something being real, genuine, or corresponding to actual events and circumstances rather than being fictional or imagined.

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  • The historian questioned the factualness of the account presented in the documentary.
  • The factualness of the reported events was established through independent investigations.
  • The distinction between factualness and imagination is important in historical research.

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1.2. Accuracy and correctness of information

Used to describe the degree to which information, statements, or reports accurately represent established facts and are supported by reliable evidence.

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  • The committee examined the factualness of the report before accepting its conclusions.
  • Researchers evaluated the factualness of the information collected from multiple sources.
  • The factualness of the article depends on the accuracy and reliability of its supporting evidence.

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