# factually

/ˈfæktʃuəɫi/ (US) · /fˈæktʃuːəli/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/factually
Updated: 2026-05-25

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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