Word
factually
Phoneticsfac·tu·al·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfæktʃuəɫi/
UK/fˈæktʃuːəli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. in a way that is based on real facts and true information. You use this to describe something that is accurate and not made up.
adv. in a manner that is based on or in accordance with facts. Often used to describe the accuracy of a statement or the reliability of evidence.
Examples
“The report is factually correct.”
“The journalist was careful to ensure that every detail in the article was factually accurate before it was published.”
“While the novel is a work of fiction, the author provides a factually rigorous account of the historical events that serve as its backdrop.”
Examples
simple
“The report is factually correct.”
contextual
“The journalist was careful to ensure that every detail in the article was factually accurate before it was published.”
complex
“While the novel is a work of fiction, the author provides a factually rigorous account of the historical events that serve as its backdrop.”
Real-World Examples
“The techniques used to train language models to provide factually correct responses do not necessarily reduce sycophantic behavior.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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