fact-check

[ fakt-chek ]

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.

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 Words From

• fact-checker noun
• fact-checking noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of fact-check¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

We reported on some those concerns in great detail in a fact-check of statement from U.S. Rep Paul Ryan, R-Wisc.

From The Daily Beast

I have no idea who is right, but I can't wait to see the fact check on this.

From The Daily Beast

But his sloppy writing and failure to fact check what he wrote made us queasy.

From The Daily Beast