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facts

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noun

Something actual as opposed to invented.

Examples :

"In this story, the Gettysburg Address is a fact, but the rest is fiction."

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noun

Something which is real.

Examples :

"Gravity is a fact, not a theory."

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Something concrete used as a basis for further interpretation.

Examples :

"The police gathered the facts of the robbery before starting their investigation. "

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An objective consensus on a fundamental reality that has been agreed upon by a substantial number of experts.

Examples :

"There is no doubting the fact that the Earth orbits the Sun."

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noun

Information about a particular subject, especially actual conditions and/or circumstances.

Examples :

"The facts about space travel."

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An individual value or measurement at the lowest level of granularity in a data warehouse.

Examples :

"In the school's database, each student's test score is stored as individual facts, which are then used to calculate overall class performance. "

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noun

Action; the realm of action.

Examples :

"While many people debated the issue, the community leader focused on facts, organizing volunteers and gathering supplies for those affected. "

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noun

A wrongful or criminal deed.

Examples :

"He had become an accessory after the fact."

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A feat or meritorious deed.

Examples :

"Her dedication to helping other students was a remarkable fact. "

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