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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Having a clear, factual record of what was said and agreed upon can protect you from these shifting narratives.
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Notably, talent shortages in healthcare support roles shift the focus of attention from academic degrees to factual experiences — even though, as far as healthcare jobs are concerned, basic specialized training is still a must.
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Most of what’s in the film, especially the crimes and insidious ideology Mathews espoused, is, unfortunately, factual.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2024
Having a clear, factual record of what was said and agreed upon can protect you from these shifting narratives.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Notably, talent shortages in healthcare support roles shift the focus of attention from academic degrees to factual experiences — even though, as far as healthcare jobs are concerned, basic specialized training is still a must.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
Most of what’s in the film, especially the crimes and insidious ideology Mathews espoused, is, unfortunately, factual.
—Zach Baylin, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Factual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/factual. Accessed 30 Dec. 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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