fact-checking
US /ˈfæktˌtʃekɪŋ/
UK /ˈfæktˌtʃekɪŋ/
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factchecking, feitencontrole
the process of verifying the factual accuracy of statements and claims, typically in journalism or other forms of non-fiction
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The news organization has a dedicated fact-checking department.
De nieuwsorganisatie heeft een speciale afdeling voor factchecking.
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Good journalism relies heavily on thorough fact-checking.
Goede journalistiek is sterk afhankelijk van grondige factchecking.