Example: Fact-checking ensures accuracy of reported information
Definition
"The fact-checking" is the process used in journalism to verify the accuracy and truthfulness of information before it is published or broadcast, ensuring that reported information is reliable and free from errors or misinformation.
The term "the fact-checking" combines 'fact,' derived from the Latin 'factum' meaning 'a thing done or performed,' and 'checking,' from Old English 'ceccan,' meaning to inspect or verify. The practice became prominent in journalism during the 20th century to combat misinformation.
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"The fact-checking" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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