fact-checking

American  

[fakt-chek-ing] / ˈfæktˌtʃɛk ɪŋ /

noun

1. the work or task of a person who fact-checks; the task or process of verifying factual accuracy.

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adjective

1. used or engaged in carrying out fact-checks.

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fact-checking

But disinformation researchers are warning it could enable bad actors to misuse Google Earth -- a key resource for fact-checking and verification -- to create realistic geospatial fakes.

From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026

“But if that comes at the expense of basic fact-checking, the reputational damage for the firms themselves and the clients who commission their work is enormous,” Tian said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026

Humans then become “reviewers” of much of the work, effectively fact-checking the AI’s output.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026

This might suggest that fact-checking efforts are paying off.

From Salon ● Apr. 13, 2026

“Don’t worry; I won’t say a word. You just concentrate on getting better. I’ll do the legwork and you can help with the revisions and fact-checking, okay?”

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen