Fact-checking

/fˈakttʃˈɛkɪŋ/

/fˈækttʃˈɛkɪŋ/

Fact-checking

the practice of independently verifying the accuracy and truthfulness of information presented in news articles or other media sources

Examples

1. And the incredibly fast pace of information online leaves little time for fact-checking.

2. Do your fact-checking.

3. Fact-checking is fun!

4. Good fact-checking early in a story's life is vital.