facts

Noun

fact (countable and uncountable, plural facts)

1. Something actual as opposed to invented.
   • establish the facts
2. Something which is real.
   • Gravity is a fact, not a theory.
3. Something concrete used as a basis for further interpretation.
   • Let's look at the facts of the case before deciding.
4. An objective consensus on a fundamental reality that has been agreed upon by a substantial number of experts.
   • There is no doubting the fact that the Earth orbits the Sun.
5. Information about a particular subject, especially actual conditions and/or circumstances.
   • The facts about space travel.
6. An individual value or measurement at the lowest level of granularity in a data warehouse.

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