Word Adverb
factually
adv.
manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈfæktʃuəɫi/ UK /fˈæktʃuːəli/ fac·tu·al·ly
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.”
Real-world usage
“The techniques used to train language models to provide factually correct responses do not necessarily reduce sycophantic behavior.”
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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