factchecked
Validated for truth
Factchecked describes something that has been verified for accuracy, typically by comparing claims against reliable sources.
News organizations factcheck stories before publication; social media platforms label posts as factchecked when reviewed for misinformation.
The article was thoroughly factchecked before going to print.
The term gained prominence with the rise of online misinformation.
Confirmed as accurate
- corroboratedConfirmed as true
- confirmedEstablished as accurate
- validatedConfirmed as true or acceptable
- substantiatedConfirmed with evidence
sourced · documented · authenticated · evidence-based · cross-referenced · scrutinized · investigated · vetted
Worthy of confidence
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
- accurateConforming to fact
- truthfulAccurate and sincere
- authoritativeHaving recognized expertise
credible · dependable · objective · unbiased · legitimate · reputable · vetted · peer-reviewed
Those who gather news
- editorsContent revisers and correctors
- newsroomsJournalistic workplaces
- SnopesMisinformation verification site
- PolitiFactPolitical fact-checking service
Reuters · AP · investigative · deadline · retraction · correction · byline · attribution
Systematic fact-finding effort
- investigationFormal examination of facts
- analysisMethodical study of parts
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
- comparisonAssessment of similarities
evaluation · assessment · inquiry · audit · review · triangulation · methodology · standards
verified
Confirmed as accurate
- corroboratedConfirmed as true
- confirmedEstablished as accurate
- validatedConfirmed as true or acceptable
substantiated · sourced · documented · authenticated · evidence-based · cross-referenced · scrutinized · investigated · vetted · debunked
trustworthy
Worthy of confidence
authoritative · credible · dependable · objective · unbiased · legitimate · reputable · vetted · peer-reviewed · rigorous
reporters
Those who gather news
- editorsContent revisers and correctors
- newsroomsJournalistic workplaces
- SnopesMisinformation verification site
PolitiFact · Reuters · AP · investigative · deadline · retraction · correction · byline · attribution · citations
research
Systematic fact-finding effort
- investigationFormal examination of facts
- analysisMethodical study of parts
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
comparison · evaluation · assessment · inquiry · audit · review · triangulation · methodology · standards · protocol
factcheckedunverified
Not yet proven true
unchecked · unconfirmed · uninvestigated · unexamined · unresearched
factcheckeddebunked
Exposed as fraudulent
disproven · false · fabricated · misinformation · disinformation
factcheckedtaken at face value
Believed without deeper analysis
taken on faith · rubber-stamped · unquestioned · swallowed whole