fact
IPA: fˈækt
noun
- Something actual as opposed to invented.
- Something which is real.
- Something concrete used as a basis for further interpretation.
- An objective consensus on a fundamental reality that has been agreed upon by a substantial number of experts.
- Information about a particular subject, especially actual conditions and/or circumstances.
- (databases) An individual value or measurement at the lowest level of granularity in a data warehouse.
- (archaic) Action; the realm of action.
- (law, obsolete except in set phrases) A wrongful or criminal deed.
- (obsolete) A feat or meritorious deed.
- (UK) Initialism of Federation Against Copyright Theft.
- (US) Initialism of Federation of American Consumers and Travelers.