fact
/fækt/ noun A2- Something actual as opposed to invented. · establish the facts· hard facts
- 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.
- An objective consensus on a fundamental reality that has been agreed upon by a substantial number of experts. · There is no doubting the fact that the Earth orbits the Sun.
- Information about a particular subject, especially actual conditions and/or circumstances. · The facts about space travel.· Addition facts include 2 + 2 = 4 and 3 + 4 = 7.
- An individual value or measurement at the lowest level of granularity in a data warehouse.
- A wrongful or criminal deed. · He had become an accessory after the fact.
Plural facts
From the library
That’s how I read it; for nothing else will fit the facts.”
“And so, in fact, he is,” said the owner.
By thus renewing the custom of the old feudal days the Manor House was converted into an island during the night—a fact which had a very direct bearing upon the mystery which was soon to engage the attention of all England.
“No; the fact is, I have found my father.”
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