The term 'fact' can be defined in many ways, and the following crossword solutions provide a variety of interpretations. CERTAINTY (9 letters) is an assurance that something is true or real. OCCURRENCE (10 letters) is an event or INCIDENT that takes place. CIRCUMSTANCE (12 letters) is a condition or set of conditions that surround or influence a particular event or situation. INCIDENT (8 letters) is an event or OCCURRENCE, especially one of little importance. AUTHENTICITY (12 letters) is the quality of being genuine or real. CRITERION (9 letters) is a standard or principle used to make a judgment or decision. SUBSTANTIALITY (14 letters) is the quality of being real or having substance. DATA (4 letters) is information that is collected for analysis or reference. EPISODE (7 letters) is a part of a series of events or a story. TRUISM (6 letters) is a statement that is obviously true and expresses a general truth. GOSPEL (6 letters) is a set of beliefs or principles that are accepted as true. DATUM (5 letters) is a single piece of information. GIVEN (5 letters) is accepted as true without proof. REALITY (7 letters) is the state of things as they actually exist.