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
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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William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
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According to a factual proffer reflecting the prosecution’s case, the two unnamed U.S. soldiers were hanging out at the Colombian Pub, a sports bar in the upscale Zona T area, at about 11 p.m. on March 5, 2020.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
When users encounter incomplete or misleading information, the model loses credibility—particularly in scenarios requiring factual accuracy, such as healthcare or legal advice.
—Praveen Thopalle, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
According to a factual proffer reflecting the prosecution’s case, the two unnamed U.S. soldiers were hanging out at the Colombian Pub, a sports bar in the upscale Zona T area, at about 11 p.m. on March 5, 2020.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
The estate had — here’s the one thing they were allowed to do: Check the film for factual inaccuracies.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 5 Mar. 2025
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 12 Mar. 2025.
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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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