Journalistic Integrity Terms

adjective careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences

• It is important to be circumspect when making decisions that could impact the company.
• I always try to be circumspect when choosing which restaurant to eat at.
• Dude, you gotta be circumspect about who you trust with your secrets.
• She approached the situation with a circumspect attitude, carefully considering all possible outcomes.

noun a false statement made with intent to deceive

verb to speak falsely or utter untruth knowingly, with intent to deceive

• It is unethical to tell a lie in a professional setting.
• I can't believe he told such a big lie about what happened.
• Don't listen to him, he's just spinning a lie to cover his tracks.
• The painting's beauty was so captivating, it almost seemed to lie beyond reality.

noun the action of withdrawing or taking back something that was said or done

• The scientist issued a retraction of their previous research findings.
• The newspaper had to print a retraction for their incorrect article.
• She had to do a retraction on her statement because it was totally wrong.
• Sometimes it's better to make a retraction and admit you were wrong than to continue spreading misinformation.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'true' describes something that is in accordance with fact or reality.

adverb A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb. In this case, 'true' can also be used as an adverb to modify a verb or adjective, indicating that something is done in a manner that is in accordance with fact or reality.

• It is true that the Earth revolves around the Sun.
• Yeah, that's true about the party last night.
• True dat, bro.
• Her smile was like a true ray of sunshine.