facts
/fæks/ · fact·s
noun
- Something actual as opposed to invented. In this story, the Gettysburg Address is a fact, but the rest is fiction.
- Something which is real. Gravity is a fact, not a theory.
- Something concrete used as a basis for further interpretation. Let's look at the facts of the case before deciding.
Did you know? The term 'facts' has become a cornerstone of modern science, where it is used to describe empirical evidence that can be verified through observation and experimentation.