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True, definite and based on facts

true

adjective

based on facts or things that really happen, and not made up

certain

adjective

definitely true

objective

adjective

based only on facts and not influenced by personal feelings or beliefs

realistic

adjective

based on facts and situations as they really are

firm

adjective

definite and not likely to change

definitely

adverb

without any doubt

factual

adjective

based on facts or containing only facts, rather than theories or opinions

authentic

adjective

accurate or based in fact

definite

adjective

clearly decided and specific

undeniable

adjective

certainly correct or true

charticle

a news article that consists of a chart … and only has a small amount of text

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the short high sound that a small bird makes

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an event that should never occur in a healthcare setting …

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