(usually used in plural form "essentials") A fundamental element or characteristic
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Something which has been proven, or agreed upon, to be true
“When are you going to face up to the fact that your bed sheets need to be cleaned?”
The state of being true or reality
“This natural phenomenon is a scientifically proven fact and cannot be disputed or altered.”
(usually "facts") Information or data which cannot be controverted
“We must make a determination based on the facts, rather than our personal feelings.”
Evidential information used in reporting or documentation
“Each fact in this article was painstakingly researched and verified to be accurate.”
An event or occurrence that has transpired
“The defendants claimed they did not authorize any of the alleged transactions but were only made aware of them after the fact.”
That which attends, or relates to, or in some way affects, a fact or event
An event that is definitely going to take place
(usually used in plural form "essentials") A fundamental element or characteristic
Accurate and genuine information or assertion
Something unavoidable and unpleasant
Widely known information or fact, no secret at all, public knowledge, common knowledge
An established law or practice
A previously unknown fact that has been disclosed to others, usually surprising
A small and particularly interesting item of gossip or information
A representational value calculated from data in a sample
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