Fact-Checking Glossary

Definitions of key fact-checking terms: verdicts, confidence levels, claim types, speaker attribution, and more.

Understanding fact-checking terminology. Supported: The claim is backed by credible evidence. Mostly Supported: The claim is largely accurate but contains minor inaccuracies.

Likely False: Evidence contradicts the claim. Needs Context: The claim is technically true but misleading without additional context. Unverified: Insufficient evidence to confirm or deny.

Confidence Score: How certain the AI is about its verdict. Speaker Attribution: Identifying who made each claim..

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