La verificación de fuentes
Example: La verificación de fuentes es esencial para un buen periodismo.
Definition
"La verificación de fuentes" refers to the process of confirming the accuracy and reliability of information obtained from different sources before publication. It is essential in journalism to ensure that the reported facts are true and credible, preventing the spread of misinformation.
Etymology
The phrase "la verificación de fuentes" comes from Spanish, where "verificación" means verification or checking, and "fuentes" means sources. The term combines these to emphasize checking the origin or evidence of information. Did you know? The practice has been crucial in journalism since the rise of the printing press to maintain trust and integrity.
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"La verificación de fuentes" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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