| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | accurate | free from error |
| 2. | actual | existing in fact |
| 3. | analytic | using careful examination |
| 4. | archival | drawn from stored records |
| 5. | attested | officially or reliably confirmed |
| 6. | authoritative | coming from a trusted source |
| 7. | balanced | fair and even-handed |
| 8. | believable | able to be believed |
| 9. | certain | known to be true |
| 10. | clear-cut | plain and definite |
| 11. | concrete | specific and real |
| 12. | confirmed | shown to be true |
| 13. | correct | right and not mistaken |
| 14. | corroborated | supported by other evidence |
| 15. | credible | believable and trustworthy |
| 16. | data-based | based on data |
| 17. | definite | clear and certain |
| 18. | demonstrable | capable of being proved |
| 19. | descriptive | describing what is there |
| 20. | detached | emotionally uninvolved and objective |
| 21. | detailed | including many exact facts |
| 22. | dispassionate | free from emotion |
| 23. | documented | supported by records |
| 24. | empirical | based on observation or experience |
| 25. | established | accepted as true |
| 26. | even-handed | fair to all sides |
| 27. | evidence-based | guided by supporting evidence |
| 28. | evidenced | supported by evidence |
| 29. | exact | precisely correct |
| 30. | explicit | stated clearly and fully |
| 31. | fact-based | based on actual facts |
| 32. | fact-driven | guided by facts |
| 33. | factually accurate | accurate in the facts |
| 34. | factually correct | correct in the facts |
| 35. | faithful | true to the facts |
| 36. | firsthand | coming from direct experience |
| 37. | forensic | using scientific examination |
| 38. | grounded | based on reality |
| 39. | historical | based on past records |
| 40. | historically accurate | true to historical facts |
| 41. | impartial | fair and unbiased |
| 42. | incontestable | not open to dispute |
| 43. | indisputable | unable to be denied |
| 44. | informational | providing factual information |
| 45. | irrefutable | impossible to disprove |
| 46. | literal | following the exact facts |
| 47. | logical | following clear reasoning |
| 48. | matter-of-fact | practical and factual |
| 49. | measured | determined by measurement |
| 50. | methodical | done carefully and systematically |
| 51. | neutral | not taking sides |
| 52. | nonfictional | not invented or fictional |
| 53. | nonfictive | not fictional |
| 54. | nonimaginary | not imaginary or invented |
| 55. | nonpartisan | not favoring a side |
| 56. | noted | observed and recorded |
| 57. | objective | based on facts, not feelings |
| 58. | observational | based on direct observation |
| 59. | observed | noted as actually occurring |
| 60. | official | formally recognized as true |
| 61. | on the record | publicly stated and attributable |
| 62. | plain | clear and obvious |
| 63. | plausible | seemingly reasonable and true |
| 64. | precise | exact and accurate |
| 65. | proven | shown to be true |
| 66. | quantified | expressed in measurable terms |
| 67. | rational | based on reason |
| 68. | real | actually existing or occurring |
| 69. | realistic | based on real conditions |
| 70. | reality-based | based on real conditions |
| 71. | reasoned | based on logic and evidence |
| 72. | recorded | set down as observed |
| 73. | scientific | using systematic evidence |
| 74. | sound | based on good evidence |
| 75. | specific | clearly detailed and exact |
| 76. | statistical | based on numerical data |
| 77. | substantiated | supported by evidence |
| 78. | systematic | done in an orderly way |
| 79. | tangible | real and definite |
| 80. | technically accurate | correct in technical detail |
| 81. | true | in accordance with reality |
| 82. | truth-based | based on truth |
| 83. | truth-bearing | carrying truthful content |
| 84. | truthful | telling what is true |
| 85. | unambiguous | having only one clear meaning |
| 86. | unarguable | not reasonably disputable |
| 87. | unbiased | not influenced by prejudice |
| 88. | undeniable | clearly true |
| 89. | undoubted | certainly true |
| 90. | unequivocal | clear and leaving no doubt |
| 91. | unquestionable | not open to doubt |
| 92. | validated | confirmed as accurate |
| 93. | veridical | truthfully representing reality |
| 94. | verifiable | able to be checked |
| 95. | well-attested | supported by strong evidence |
| 96. | well-documented | supported by many records |
| 97. | well-evidenced | clearly supported by evidence |
| 98. | well-founded | based on solid evidence |
| 99. | well-grounded | firmly supported by evidence |
| 100. | well-supported | backed by good evidence |
