fact-check

American  

[fakt-chek] / ˈfæktˌtʃɛk /

verb (used with object)

1. to confirm the truth of (an assertion made in speech or writing), often as part of the research or editorial process.

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noun

1. the action of confirming the truth of an assertion made in speech or writing.

   A fact-check of the senator’s speech revealed several misleading comments about his opponent.

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• fact-checking
  noun
• fact-checker
  noun

Etymology

Origin of fact-check

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

Zelensky's responses - which were to fact check the two far more powerful men and argue his corner - seemed driven by the existential nature of this moment.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2025

That was also an era where it was harder to fact check, and harder to vet and verify the claims being made in political ads.

From Salon • Aug. 15, 2024

In the midst of laughter, jeers, and a live fact check from ABC News correspondent Rachel Scott, he goes on to say:

From Slate • Jul. 31, 2024

Times writers Ben Bolch, Bill Plaschke and Dan Woike covered the Sterling saga and help us fact check the new show.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2024

Here’s a fact check of some of their claims.

From New York Times • May 31, 2024