The definition of a fact is something that is true or something that has occurred or has been proven correct. An example of a fact is that the world is round. An example of a fact is the detail about a driver texting while driving that is told to the court and reported in a news story.
non fact : something that is presented as a fact but is not factual … providing historical and conceptual background that we will find useful in judging the present torrents of facts … and nonfacts moving in opposite directions.—
Explanation: An active close (e.g. requesting a meeting, announcing your next phone call, etc.) to a cover letter is a demonstration of your initiative of maintaining contact and following up on the hiring process.