factchecked
Factchecked, often written as fact-checked, is an adjective used to describe a claim, article, post, or statement that has undergone formal verification of factual accuracy by a person or organization. In journalism and publishing, a fact-checked label signals that the item has been reviewed for verifiable data such as dates, names, statistics, quotes, and other factual elements, and that sources have been consulted. The objective of fact-checking is to reduce the spread of misinformation by confirming what is true and clarifying what remains uncertain.
The process typically involves identifying factual assertions, sourcing reliable information, cross-checking with primary documents or official
Fact-checking practices vary across organizations and platforms. Some focus on political claims or public statements; others
In media and digital literacy, fact-checked labeling is used to help audiences assess reliability, though it