Verificación de hechos
Example: La verificación de hechos es esencial para el periodismo responsable.
Definition
"Verification of facts" refers to the process of checking and confirming the accuracy and truthfulness of information before publication, especially in journalism. It ensures that reported details are correct, helping maintain credibility and prevent the spread of misinformation.
Etymology
The phrase "verificación de hechos" comes from Spanish, where "verificación" means verification or checking, and "hechos" means facts or events. Its roots trace back to Latin, with "verificare" meaning to make true and "factum" signifying a deed or event. Did you know that fact-checking became especially prominent with the rise of modern journalism in the 20th century?
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"Verificación de hechos" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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