factual
adjective
fac·tu·al
ˈfak-chə-wəl 
-chəl,
-chü-əl,
ˈfaksh-wəl
1
: of or relating to facts
a factual error
the factual aspects of the case
2
: restricted to or based on fact
a factual statement
She tried to separate what is factual from what is not.
factualness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of factual in a Sentence
That statement is not factual.
a report filled with factual errors
the factual aspects of the case
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As a result, a factual vacuum has been filled in by rumors, misinformation and, as is all too often the malicious case on the free-for-all blogs that populate the internet, deliberate lies.
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Howard Blum, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
On the day of jury selection, a factual inconsistency dawned on me that ultimately led to my client’s acquittal.
—John "johnny" Weekes, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2024
Another element to today’s deal is France Télévisions will get first options on pre-sales and acquisitions across BBC Studios’ factual catalog.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 June 2024
If a single cluster predominates, then the AI is selecting an answer from within one collection of options that has a similar factual content.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 20 June 2024
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Howard Blum, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
On the day of jury selection, a factual inconsistency dawned on me that ultimately led to my client’s acquittal.
—John "johnny" Weekes, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2024
Another element to today’s deal is France Télévisions will get first options on pre-sales and acquisitions across BBC Studios’ factual catalog.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 June 2024
If a single cluster predominates, then the AI is selecting an answer from within one collection of options that has a similar factual content.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 20 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for factual
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“Factual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/factual. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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factual
adjective
fac·tu·al
ˈfak-chə(-wə)l
ˈfaksh-wəl
1
: of or relating to facts
a factual error
2
: restricted to or based on fact
a factual statement
Legal Definition
factual
adjective
fac·tu·al
ˈfak-chə-wəl
1
: of or relating to facts
factual issues
2
: restricted to or based on fact
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