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Verdicts and confidence
The nine verdicts and what each one means.
| Verdict | Meaning |
|---|---|
verified_true | Strong evidence from credible sources shows the claim is accurate. |
mostly_true | Largely accurate, with a small detail that is off or missing. |
unverifiable | Real evidence was searched for and none could confirm or refute it. |
misleading | Contains true parts but gives a false overall impression. |
false | Evidence shows the claim is wrong. |
false_context | A real image, quote or fact used in the wrong context. |
speculative | A prediction or opinion that cannot be checked as fact. |
ai_generated | Content shown to be made by AI and presented as real. |
satire_or_parody | Humour or satire that readers might mistake for news. |
Confidence
| Level | Reading it |
|---|---|
| high | Strong, consistent evidence. Safe to rely on, with the sources. |
| medium | Reasonable evidence, some gaps. Read the sources before you publish. |
| low | Thin evidence. Expect these to be held for an editor. |
The score (0 to 100) is a guide, not a probability. Treat the level as the main signal.
Unverifiable is not the same as held
unverifiable is a finding: we looked and found nothing. A held claim is different: no finding has been made yet and a person must decide.