veracity

American  

[vuh-ras-i-tee] / vəˈræs ɪ ti /

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 British  

/ vɛˈræsɪtɪ /

noun

1. truthfulness or honesty, esp when consistent or habitual

2. precision; accuracy

3. something true; a truth

---

Other Word Forms

• nonveracity noun

Etymology

Origin of veracity

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

Example Sentences

No visual evidence of an attack on Novgorod has been published, nor have any independent intelligence assessments been made public to confirm the veracity of Russia’s allegation.

From The Wall Street Journal

Baroness Falkner told BBC Scotland News there were "an awful lot of questions about the veracity" of the tribunal's ruling and said it was "more than likely" that it would be appealed.

From BBC

Kearney questioned “the veracity of Director Hsiao’s sworn statements” and noted that DOJ lawyers agreed with him that “false statements may be subject to a perjury investigation.”

From Los Angeles Times

The White House hasn’t disputed the veracity of the report of the leaked call, and has defended Witkoff.

From The Wall Street Journal

While Buckley and Mescal muddle through a dense script aiming for authenticity, Jupe lives it, delivering every line with a seasoned actor’s veracity.

From Salon

Related Words

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