veracity

[vuh-ras-i-tee]

noun

plural

veracities 

1. habitual observance of truth in speech or statement; truthfulness.

   He was not noted for his veracity.

   Synonyms: credibility, integrity, honesty

2. conformity to truth or fact; accuracy.

   to question the veracity of his account.

3. correctness or accuracy, as of the senses or of a scientific instrument.

4. something veracious; a truth.

veracity

/ vɛˈræsɪtɪ /

noun

1. truthfulness or honesty, esp when consistent or habitual

2. precision; accuracy

3. something true; a truth

Other Word Forms

• nonveracity noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of veracity¹

First recorded in 1615–25; from Medieval Latin vērācitās, from Latin vērāc-, stem of vērāx “true” + -itās -ity

Word History and Origins

Origin of veracity¹

C17: from Medieval Latin vērācitās, from Latin vērax; see _veracious

Example Sentences

He said he hoped the department would look into the veracity of statements the two women made during his disciplinary hearing.

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While there is no universal consensus over the veracity of a so-called “World Series hangover,” some team members have acknowledged the unique obstacles that have come with trying to repeat as champions.

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But after more digging no body has been found, and the defence is expected to raise doubts about the veracity of the pair's accounts.

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At the time, Al Jazeera, a U.N. expert, the Committee to Project Journalists and other groups cast doubt on the veracity of the documents.

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This being a journalistic outfit, we can neither confirm nor deny the veracity of the rumor about the Vance marriage.

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Related Words

• accuracy 
• authenticity 
• credibility 
• fairness 
• genuineness 
• honesty 
• impartiality 
• integrity 
• probity 
• rectitude 
• rightness 
• sincerity 
• trustworthiness 
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